Environmental Project Manager/ Team Lead

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/Team Lead for the NTX/OK/AK region. You will serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory issues, manage environmental evaluations, NEPA documents, and permit coordination for private and public clients.

Lead project teams, direct staff development, and grow client relationships to expand HDR’s environmental services. The role requires a Master’s in a related field, 8+ years in environmental planning and permitting, and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology or closely related field (equivalent to 2 years of work experience)
• At least 8 years of experience in environmental planning, impact assessment, environmental permitting, and/or NEPA (or similar studies)
• Proven experience managing environmental investigations, Section 10/404 permit coordination, impact evaluation and mitigation planning for infrastructure projects
• Experience in MS Office Suite and ArcGIS.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and in a team
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research skills
• Minimum 5 years' experience in NTX/OK/AR ecosystems
• Established relationships with state and federal regulators and stakeholders responsible for project reviews in NTX/OK/AR
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial and technical aspects of environmental projects and tasks
• Excellent marketing and business development skills including contacts/relationships
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to complete environmental tasks

Responsibilities

• Serve as an environmental subject matter expert on regulatory issues for private and public clients
• Provide technical expertise at project level and help grow HDR’s environmental program through client relationships
• Oversee operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• May act as Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager and manage production on projects along with leadership duties
• Track project deliverables, schedules, workload, invoices and subconsultants
• Set sequencing of environmental tasks from financial management to project completion using HDR standards
• Plan, direct and monitor large multidiscipline projects with high technical complexity
• Produce high-quality project deliverables and coordinate multiple projects
• Participate in design reviews and work sessions at project sites with engineers, planners and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload with project team to meet deadlines
• Mentor and manage technical personnel; aid in staff development
• Provide regulatory guidance (Section 10/401/404/408 & NEPA) to clients
• Communicate effectively in reports, memos, emails and meetings with clients and agencies
• Collaborate with regional leadership and marketing on campaigns and opportunities
• Develop scopes of work, labor/fee estimates, and qualifications responses to support proposals
• Engage with industrial and public clients on marketing and project production issues
• Implement and enforce company policy
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

MS Office Suite

ArcGIS

Strong writing

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Planning/Environmental Science/Ecology

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

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?
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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.

The primary duties of the Environmental Project Manager/Team Lead include serving as an environmental subject matter expert on regulatory issues. This individual will work on and managing a wide variety of environmental evaluations, regulatory permit consultations, and National Environmental Policy (NEPA) documents for private and public clients.

In the role of Environmental Project Manager/Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

Work as a member of our NTX/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

Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support

May function as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities

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 deliverables and 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

Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel

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.

Work cooperatively with regional leadership and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts

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.

Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues

Implement, monitor and support company policy

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, or closely related field (equivalent to 2 years of work experience)

At least 8 years of 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.

Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills, with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Minimum 5 experience working in NTX/OK/AR ecosystems

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

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

Excellent marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams to successfully complete environmental tasks

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.

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 10, 2026

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

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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