Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Flexible work schedule, including hybrid options

401(k) plan and match

Job summary

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC is seeking an Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead in Nashville, TN. The successful candidate will lead business development and operations within the Environmental Planning market, ensuring project compliance with environmental regulations.

Applicants should have a BS/MS in relevant fields, at least 10 years of experience, and possess good management and technical skills. The role offers a competitive compensation package along with a flexible work schedule and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in NEPA and/or permitting.
• Ability to review environmental documents for regulatory completeness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and operations for the Environmental Planning market.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets.
• Ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Skills

NEPA and/or permitting experience

Leadership and management skills

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Proficiency with MS Office Suite and GIS

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe products

GIS

Job description

Overview

Build your own team in Tennessee for HMB! We are looking for an Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead in Tennessee to join our team.

Department

Transportation

Location

Nashville, TN

Responsibilities

• Lead the business development, operations and production effort for the TN Environmental Planning and Permitting market
• Prepare fee proposals, scope of work, budgeting, invoicing, and financial forecasting
• Aid in the development of NEPA documents and/or permit applications
• Assist staff in environmental planning and permitting
• Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to complete projects
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and codes
• Hire and guide junior staff by providing direction and constructive feedback to support the market
• Act as point of contact for the TN Environmental Planning & Permitting Division
• Develop project work plans and scopes of work, manage projects and client relationships
• Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
• Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
• Ensure staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
• Conduct regular meetings to balance project needs with staff availability

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in NEPA and/or permitting
• Ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness
• Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of NEPA and/or the environmental permitting process
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in project-specific contexts
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe products and GIS
• Experience in leadership, business development, client management, project management and production
• Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in environmental planning and permitting

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work schedule, including hybrid options
• Competitive holiday and paid‑time‑off programs
• 401(k) plan and match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• Company‑furnished life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• And more