Environmental Project Manager

Mark Thomas & Co.; California; Híbrido; USD 115 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401k and ESOP retirement benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid/remote work environments

Resumo da oferta

Mark Thomas & Co. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our environmental team in California. The role focuses on transportation-related CEQA/NEPA studies, including research, field work, impact analysis, and reporting, with client communication and strategic project planning.

You’ll lead a team of environmental planning professionals, manage scopes, and collaborate across divisions to advance new opportunities while mentoring staff and delivering high-quality environmental documents.

Qualificações

• 6-10+ years of progressively responsible environmental planning and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental studies, or related field.
• Strong CEQA/NEPA knowledge for transportation projects.
• Deep understanding of environmental regulations at CA state/local levels.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage client relations.
• Understanding of project financials and performance metrics.
• Ability to win new environment project work and develop business.

Responsabilidades

• Supervises project activities and coordinates staff; improves performance and profitability.
• Leads quality control and proactive project management; enforces standards.
• Supports growth by developing proposals and maintaining client relationships.
• Prepares CEQA/NEPA documents for diverse project types; ensures compliance.
• Mentors team and aligns technical work with client requirements.
• Develops and maintains professional networks; participates in industry events.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring candidates.

Conhecimentos

CEQA/NEPA expertise

Environmental planning

Project management

Microsoft Office 365

Technical writing

Communication skills

Financials & metrics

Business development

Leadership

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Location

Oakland - Oakland, CA 94612 US
Roseville - Roseville, CA 95678 US
Sacramento - Sacramento, CA 95825 US
San Jose - San Jose, CA 95134 US (Primary)
Walnut Creek - Walnut Creek, CA 94596 US

Category

Funding and Planning

Salary Grade

$115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Mark Thomas is hiring an Project Manager to add to our growing environmental team! The Project Manager is an experienced environmental planner focused on transportation projects. This role is responsible for conducting and supervising research, field work, impact analysis, documentation/report preparation, and marketing related to CEQA/NEPA and related technical studies. Qualified candidates must possess a strong CEQA & NEPA technical understanding and experience in the transportation sector. This position is responsible for all aspects of project delivery including keeping the client informed, providing strategic management and project planning. The Project Manager will manage projects and scopes of work with minimal oversight and lead a team of environmental planning professionals. This position works collaboratively across divisions with internal business partners and leaders to advance business growth and opportunity. Mark Thomas is a great place to grow your career - join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and coordinates the project activities of assigned support staff; recommends measures to improve performance and increase efficiency; manages staff utilization and profitability of assigned projects.
• Leads quality control for assigned projects, including assurance that quality work is planned and organized through proactive project management, and implements corrective measures as needed.
• Supports business growth by developing proposals, building and maintaining client relationships, and assisting in identifying new business opportunities.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and clients to prepare technical reports and environmental documentation, primarily in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for both public and private projects; manages the preparation of CEQA & NEPA documents for a wide range of project types.
• Provides mentoring and team collaboration to create a bridge between technical resources and client requirements and ensures there is appropriate leadership and supervision engaged on technical assignments.
• Develops and maintains a network of business contacts; engages in industry community and events.
• Participates in the interviewing and selecting candidates for hire.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-10+ years of progressively responsible environmental planning and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental studies, environmental planning, or a related field.
• Possess a thorough and complex understanding of CEQA and NEPA laws and regulations in the transportation sector.
• Deep understanding of and experience with environmental regulations at the state, regional, and local levels in California.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and project management best practices and trends.
• Possesses the ability to sell and secure new and renewed environment project work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project).
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in technical writing and environmental documentation.
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics.
• Demonstrated marketing, and business development skills, superior relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop/maintain professional relationships with a variety of people & personalities.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments
• The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background and credit check due to working with financial and sensitive information

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.