Environmental Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental permitting and due diligence for projects in the Houston office. The role requires leading project teams, meeting regulatory requirements, and developing client relationships across sectors including oil & gas, electric, and renewables.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting, and a track record of delivering projects on time while

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of environmental permitting project experience.
• Experience across multiple market sectors including electric, renewables, and oil & gas.
• Knowledge of wetlands, endangered species, stormwater, erosion & sediment control, cultural resources, and NEPA.
• Ability to negotiate with regulators and manage projects to deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and due diligence on projects.
• Manage project teams and client relationships in Houston and across the U.S.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and presentations for clients.
• Provide guidance to staff and mentor colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local permitting requirements.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory negotiation

Team leadership

Client relationship

Environmental permitting

Due diligence

Education

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science/planning/engineering

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting and due diligence within our Houston Office. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

This position will require a thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables.

Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.


• Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing Texas business.


• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.


• Leading project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.


• Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.


• Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.


• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.


• Applying technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting and due diligence.


• Advising clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.


• Providing guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.


• Publication of technical papers and delivering presentations at conferences.


• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects.


• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas facility markets.


• The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements.


• The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.


• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.


• The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).


• Experience with environmental permitting and due diligence in other states throughout the South-Southwest is also desired.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time