Environmental Project Manager – Natural & Cultural Resources

Burns & McDonnell; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the United States seeks an experienced Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental permitting and due diligence on projects nationwide, including oil and gas, electric, and renewables.

You will oversee field surveys, coordinate with USACE, EPA and state agencies, mentor staff, and manage budgets and schedules while developing winning proposals.

Travel may be required; the role emphasizes regulatory negotiation and compliant, cost-effective environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master in environmental science, planning, environmental/civil engineering or cultural resources.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience managing environmental permitting projects.
• Experience in multiple market sectors with emphasis on electric, renewables, oil & gas facilities.
• Ability to negotiate with regulators on permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of wetlands, endangered species, NEPA, and permitting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting projects across multiple sectors.
• Oversee field surveys and report preparation.
• Coordinate with USACE/USEPA and state agencies to obtain permits.
• Develop proposals and support client presentations; manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff; manage budgets and schedules.
• Travel as required and interface with clients and regulators.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory negotiations

Team leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in environmental science or related field

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting and due diligence. This position will require a thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables.

• Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.
• The ideal candidate will use a background in the ecological sciences (wetland delineations, habitat studies, etc) or cultural resources and a thorough understanding of Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 permitting, and leading consultation under the Endangered Species Act and the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing business.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.
• Lead project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Interface daily with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting and due diligence.
• Advise clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.
• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences.
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental/civil engineering or cultural resources related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years (10 years preferred) of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects.
• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas facility markets.
• The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements.
• The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, the National Environmental Policy Act, and FERC 7C Filings. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-OK-Oklahoma City, US-AR-Springdale, US-NE-Omaha

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264322

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS N/A