Environmental Project Manager

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking a full-time NEPA / Environmental Project Manager in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves managing NEPA-related projects and collaborating with various engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate should have 7-12 years of relevant experience, a BA or BS in Environmental Sciences or a related field, and strong technical writing skills. The salary range is $80,000-$145,000+ based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7-12+ years’ experience managing environmental projects under NEPA.
• Experience authoring NEPA documents (EIS, EA, CE).
• Management or supervisory experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage NEPA and environmental projects through all phases.
• Collaborate on the preparation of environmental documentation.
• Supervise staff within the Environmental Practice as needed.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Collaboration and communication

Environmental permitting

Technical expertise in ecology

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, is seeking a full‑time NEPA / Environmental Project Manager to join our Midwest Region team in Kansas City, Missouri. The role will lead projects, build relationships with internal and external clients, and have the potential to scale based on direct experience.

Essential Job Functions

Provide project management, NEPA document preparation, and oversight as detailed above. Serve as project manager for NEPA/environmental projects firmwide; coordinate with and support task leads for overall project performance and deliver projects to clients on schedule and on budget. Collaborate on the preparation of environmental documentation, including resource‑specific technical reports, CEs, EAs, and EISs. Support the national environmental practice through marketing, proposal preparation, and environmental analysis and documentation. Work collaboratively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across Wilson & Company to meet project goals and build client relationships in Arizona and other states where the firm is conducting environmental work.

Responsibilities

● Manage NEPA and environmental projects through all phases, from initial marketing and scope of work/fee development through approval of final deliverables.● Help with proposal preparation, client coordination, management of schedules and budgets, and coordination and oversight of project teams (task leads, resource specialists, subconsultants, etc.).● Collaborate with engineering staff in a variety of industry disciplines.● Author NEPA documentation including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), Categorical Exclusions (CE), and pre‑NEPA planning documents.● Provide accurate quality control and strong organizational skills.● Supervise staff within the Environmental Practice as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7‑12+ years’ experience managing environmental projects for federal, state, local, and tribal clients under NEPA and other applicable regulations.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Sciences, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees will be given due attention.
• Knowledge of federal grants, policies, and procedures.
• Technical writing skills with experience authoring NEPA documents (PELs, CEs, EAs, and EISs) and technical resource documents.
• Collaboration and communication with environmental resource and regulatory agencies, including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Technical environmental resource expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: biological resources (ecology, wildlife, threatened and endangered species), wetlands and waters of the U.S., hazardous materials, air quality, noise, water quality, historic and/or cultural resources, Section 4(f) assessments.
• Experience in environmental permitting such as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
• Experience/knowledge with federal agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
• Experience/knowledge working on and managing Federal contracts or working on Federal facilities for DoD, USACE, Department of Energy, Veterans Administration, etc. considered a plus.
• Management or supervisory experience and strong communication skills are desired.

Salary

Annual Salary Range: $80,000‑$145,000+ (additional salary requests may be considered to a point contingent upon direct experience, education, and relevant certifications).

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.

Visa Sponsorship

Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.