Environmental Project Manager - Permitting

VHB; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Environmental Project Manager, where you will lead wetland permitting applications and conduct ecological studies. This role offers a blend of field and office work, providing opportunities for professional growth and collaboration on impactful environmental projects. You'll work closely with clients and regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance while promoting sustainable practices. With a commitment to community and social responsibility, this innovative firm fosters a culture of inclusion and development, making it a great place to advance your career in environmental consulting.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Workplace

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Learning and Development Opportunities

Community and Social Responsibility Initiatives

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of professional environmental consulting experience required.
• Experience with wetland delineations and state and federal permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead local, state, and federal wetland permitting applications.
• Conduct ecological studies and analysis for environmental projects.
• Field work in all seasons, including delineating wetlands.

Skills

Wetland Permitting

Data Analysis

Technical Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Coastal Resource Area Delineation

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Environmental Project Manager - Permitting | Watertown or Worcester, MA offices

VHB’s growing Natural Science team is looking to add an Environmental Project Manager - Permitting. This position is a combination of work in the field and office, providing excellent growth opportunity within a vibrant team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead local, state, and federal wetland permitting applications and assists with public involvement activities
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss permitting issues
• Work within or lead a team of professionals to conduct a wide array of ecological, wildlife and water resources related studies and analysis for a multitude of environmental, land development and energy (transmission and renewables) projects (e.g., wetland functional assessments, wildlife habitat evaluations, and rare species surveys)
• Conduct detailed and robust alternatives analyses to support permit applications
• Data analysis and technical report writing
• Conduct and be capable of leading a team in the field delineating wetlands and watercourses on various project sites and for a variety of market sectors in accordance with state and federal procedures
• This position includes field work in all seasons
• This position includes travel for site visits

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Chapter 91, MA 401 permitting is required
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills as this position will require regular coordination with clients, agencies/officials, subconsultants, and colleagues in other office locations
• Experience with coastal resource area delineation and permitting a plus
• Experience with establishing and monitoring budgets and assist with proposal writing a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, wetland science, soil science, ecological sciences, or related field required.
• 8-11 years of professional environmental consulting experience, including experience conducting wetland delineations and state and federal natural resource permitting required.
• Valid Driver license required.
• Travel is required as needed.

We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiatingemployee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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