Environmental Project Leader: Permitting & Compliance

Quanta-Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

Telehealth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA and pre-tax savings

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canacre is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental and land services across the project lifecycle. You will manage deliverables, risk, budgeting, and client communications to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 3-5 years consulting experience, 2+ years in management, and strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory strategies. This role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and rigorous project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 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.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to submit permit applications, secure approvals, and respond to inquiries.
• Develop and implement technically sound solutions to environmental permitting.
• Advise clients and internal teams on regulatory compliance and permitting strategies to ensure timely approvals and adherence to permit conditions.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements, including wetlands, T&E species, NEPA

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Meeting facilitation

Stakeholder relations

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

Canacre is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental and land services across the project lifecycle. You will manage deliverables, risk, budgeting, and client communications to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 3-5 years consulting experience, 2+ years in management, and strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory strategies. This role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and rigorous project controls.