Environmental Project Lead - Permitting & Delivery

Quanta Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Canacre, a Quanta Services Company, seeks an Environmental Project Manager to lead projects from conception to completion. You will manage scope, risk, schedule and budget while ensuring client expectations are met and safety standards are upheld.

You’ll interact with landowners, communities and internal teams, delivering updates, managing changes and optimizing project performance. A strong background in environmental permitting and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Project management or Business.
• 3-5 years professional services consulting experience, working with external clients
• 2+ years' experience in management role
• Experience with environmental permitting and construction compliance
• A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing and closing on projects.
• A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtain deliverables and achieve milestones.
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Follow all Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with the client and internal project team to review progress, concerns, updates, schedule and deliverables.
• Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, status of the project and schedule changes/expectations.
• Identify project risks, establish solutions and elevate accordingly within Internal Management.
• Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and devises contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.
• Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation and negotiate such change orders with the client.
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets.
• Ensure safety and training requirements are met and in place to meet client expectations.
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients.
• Maintain relationships and coordinates with third parties, such as sub-contractors, strategic partners, or vendors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Scheduling

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Biology

Engineering

Geology

Environmental Science

Project Management

Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canacre, a Quanta Services Company, seeks an Environmental Project Manager to lead projects from conception to completion. You will manage scope, risk, schedule and budget while ensuring client expectations are met and safety standards are upheld.

You’ll interact with landowners, communities and internal teams, delivering updates, managing changes and optimizing project performance. A strong background in environmental permitting and leadership is essential.