Environmental Project Manager

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in Los Angeles area to oversee large-scale CEQA and NEPA documentation, lead sector teams, and ensure quality and on-time delivery. You will mentor staff, manage client requirements, and drive business development initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design teams, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of environmental writing and CEQA/NEPA document prep.
• Knowledge of endangered species act and regulatory permitting requirements.
• Experience with MS Project and Teams.
• Previous consulting industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large-scale CEQA & NEPA documents for diverse projects.
• Supervise sector staff; improve performance and profitability.
• Track staff actions and support recruitment/training.
• Lead sector quality control and proactive PM systems.
• Mentor teams; align technical resources with client needs.
• Support client development and prioritize high ROI business efforts.
• Promote quality culture and represent the sector at events.
• Ensure safety culture and enforce company policies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Environmental writing

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Regulatory permitting

Team mentoring

Project leadership

Client coordination

California market knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in environmental science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in 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.
In the role of Environmental Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• 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 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.
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.
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 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.) {Pay Transparency }: $122,000- $182,000 Primary Location:United States-California-Los Angeles Other Locations:United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego Industry:Environment/Sciences Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Environmental Planning Job Posting:Oct 1, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.