Environmental Planning & Permitting Lead - Hybrid

Mannik Smith Group; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) plan and match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group in Nashville, TN seeks an Environmental Planning and Permitting Lead to guide business development, project delivery and regulatory compliance. You will lead NEPA-related work, supervise staff, and coordinate with clients and cross-discipline teams to ensure successful permitting outcomes.

Join a team that values leadership, strategic growth and high-quality environmental planning. This role offers a hybrid schedule and a competitive compensation package in the Tennessee

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 context.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business development, operations and production effort for Environmental Planning and Permitting market.
• Fee proposals, Scope of Work, Budgeting, Invoicing, 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 Environmental Planning & Permitting.
• Development of project work plan and scope 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 ensure project needs are balanced with staff availability.

Skills

NEPA expertise

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Project management

GIS

MS Office

Permitting

Team mentorship

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Mannik Smith Group in Nashville, TN seeks an Environmental Planning and Permitting Lead to guide business development, project delivery and regulatory compliance. You will lead NEPA-related work, supervise staff, and coordinate with clients and cross-discipline teams to ensure successful permitting outcomes.

Join a team that values leadership, strategic growth and high-quality environmental planning. This role offers a hybrid schedule and a competitive compensation package in the Tennessee