Environmental Project Manager

Quanta Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Canacre, a Quanta Services Company's core service provider, seeks an Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental projects from conception to completion. You will ensure QA, risk assessment, forecasting, scope control, and on-time, on-budget delivery with direct client communication.

Join a team focused on regulatory compliance, permitting strategies, and collaboration with stakeholders. Must have degree in a related field and 2+ years managing projects in professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional services consulting experience with external clients.
• 2+ years in a management role.
• Experience with environmental permitting and construction compliance.
• Track record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations, priorities and milestones.
• Liaise with clients and provide reports, updates, and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders and communities.
• Manage progress tracking from task to cost perspective.
• Ensure client deliverables are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans as required.
• Lead meetings with client and internal teams to review progress and changes.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Risk assessment

Meeting facilitation

Project tracking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Biology/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Canacre a Quanta Services Company's core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Environmental Project Manager is accountable for project deliverables from conception through to completion, including quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, forecasting, managing scope creep within scope the defined scope from the client delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager will have direct communication with the client and be responsible for meeting all clients' expectations.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtain deliverables and achieve milestones.
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective.
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Follow all Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with the client and internal project team to review progress, concerns, updates, schedule and deliverables.
• Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, status of the project and schedule changes/expectations.
• Identify project risks, establish solutions and elevate accordingly within Internal Management.
• Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and devises contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources.
• Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation and negotiate such change orders with the client.
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets.
• Ensure safety and training requirements are met and in place to meet client expectations.
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to submit permit applications, secure approvals, and respond to inquiries.
• Develop and implement technically sound solutions to environmental permitting.
• Advise clients and internal teams on regulatory compliance and permitting strategies to ensure timely approvals and adherence to permit conditions.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements, including those related to wetlands, T&E species, stormwater (NPDES), erosion and sediment control, cultural and historical resources, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree (Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field would be an asset).
• 3-5 years professional services consulting experience, working with external clients
• 2+ years' experience in management role
• Experience with environmental permitting and construction compliance
• A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing and closing on projects.
• A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
• Ability to manage, mentor and lead others.
• Ability to run meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What You'll Get

QISG Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:

• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Pet Insurance