Environmental Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead and manage environmental evaluations, regulatory permit consultations, and NEPA documents for private and public clients from our Oklahoma City office.

You will provide technical expertise, manage project deliverables and staff, build client relationships, and oversee complex, multi-discipline projects while mentoring team members and ensuring high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with design teams and strong communication skills.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of NT/OK/AK environmental sciences and planning section and regional team.
• Provide technical expertise and grow HDR’s environmental program through client relationships.
• Manage projects and staff, track deliverables and schedules, review invoices, manage subconsultants.
• Plan, direct, and monitor large multidisciplinary projects with high complexity.
• Supervise and mentor project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Fieldwork ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Environmental Planning/Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Position Summary

The primary duties of the Environmental Project Manager include working on and managing a wide variety of environmental evaluations, regulatory permit consultations, and National Environmental Policy (NEPA) documents for private and public clients. This position will be based in our Oklahoma City office.

Key Responsibilities

Work as a member of our NT/OK/AK environmental sciences and planning section and regional environmental team

Provide technical expertise at project level and assist with growing HDR’s environmental program through development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of our environmental services

Take responsibility for project and staff management, such as tracking project deliverables, schedules, workload, reviewing invoices, and managing subconsultants

Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management through successful completion of the project, utilizing our technology, standards, and project delivery practices

Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity

Produce high quality project deliverablesand coordinate several projects concurrently

Participate in schematic design reviews and work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Engineers, Planners, and other disciplines

Coordinate workload with project team throughout entire project development to complete documents on schedule

Supervise and mentor project teams and act as mentor for less-experienced environmental staff

Provide regulatory (Section 10/401/404/408 & NEPA) guidance to internal and external clients.

Be an effective written and oral communicator through reports, memos, emails, and in person and virtual meetings with clients and agencies.

Create proposals with scopes of work and labor / fee estimates, create qualifications response packages, and work with marketing staff to review environmental and regulatory opportunities.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Master degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or closely related field

Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA and related environmental processes is strongly preferred

Experience in environmental planning, impact assessment, environmental permitting, and/or NEPA (or similar studies)

Proven experience managing the environmental investigations, Section 10/404 permit coordination, impact evaluation, and mitigation planning activities for infrastructure projects

Experienced in MS Office Suite and ArcGIS.

Must be able to plan and lead on-site field investigations requiring extensive walking in remote locations, while carrying up to 30 lbs. of field equipment (e.g., shovel, soil auger, water, GPS units, tablet computer, etc.).

Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills

Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks

Professional certification such as a Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, or Certified Planner, or the qualifications and desire to seek certification.

Experience conducting protected habitat and presence/absences surveys, developing Biological Assessments, and leading Section 7 Consultation efforts with USFWS

Current TxDOT environmental pre-certifications or those meeting the experience criteria to seek pre-certifications

Demonstrated ability to manage financial and technical aspects of environmental projects and tasks

Excellentmarketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships

Planning, collection, and analysis of remote sensing spatial data including aerial photography, LIDAR, etc. utilizing drones in accordance with Part 107 FFA drone licensure requirements.

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams to successfully complete environmental tasks

Established relationships with state and federal regulators and stakeholders responsible for project reviews in NTX/OK/AR

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience


• 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.

Employee Network Groups

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.

Job Details

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Sep 11, 2026