Environmental Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in Los Angeles. This role focuses on overseeing complex environmental projects across various sectors including transportation and water. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in environmental technical writing, and experience in CEQA & NEPA document preparation. Strong project management and client interaction skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $122,000 - $182,000 with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental technical writing and CEQA & NEPA document preparation.
• Experience interacting with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned sector activities.
• Provide hands-on mentoring and team participation.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The Environmental Project Manager will be experienced technical and client leadership for large scale projects in the Transportation, Water, and Resources sectors. You would be interacting and leading HDR environmental sciences & planning staff, CEQA & NEPA practitioners, and other multi-disciplinary staff related to the preparation of complex environmental technical studies (e.g., air quality/GHG, Energy/HRA, traffic, noise/vibration, biological resources, cultural resources). The position will involve working closely with HDR leadership to drive program development across all business sectors/groups (Transportation, Water, Resources). The candidate must have a strong CEQA & NEPA technical understanding and experience in transportation, water-related programs, power, renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, or industrial sector. The candidate should possess a balanced portfolio of skills to perform business development which requires networking and developing leads, establishing/managing client relationships, and strategic thinking for both our clients and internal programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents for a wide range of project types/sectors.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned sector; recommend measures to improve performance and increase efficiency; manage staff utilization and profitability.
• Track personnel actions and staff development including support for recruiting and hiring and training measures for assigned staff.
• Lead sector quality control, including assurance that quality work is planned and organized through a pro‑active project management system, and implements corrective measures as needed.
• Provide hands‑on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between technical resources and client requirements and ensure there is appropriate leadership and supervision engaged on technical assignments.
• Work with client development leadership to prioritize the marketing and business development efforts of the organization and prioritizes business efforts that provide maximum return on investment.
• Champion a quality‑culture within the sector organization, and within production teams, serving the sector's clients.
• Direct the technical messaging and professional attendance at professional organizations and industry events.
• Promote the Drive to Zero culture where safety of staff and clients is paramount.
• Interpret, implement, and enforce company policies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental science or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in environmental technical writing, CEQA & NEPA document preparation and substantial knowledge of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Teams.
• Previous consulting industry experience.
• Experience with California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and/or New Mexico markets, and public and private client groups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $122,000 - $182,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Additional Information

Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles
Other Locations: United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Riverside
Industry: Environment/Sciences
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Nov 21, 2025