Environmental Technical Studies Manager (FT - Hybrid)

Environmental Technical Studies Manager (FT - Hybrid); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + holidays

Sick leave (CA)

Job summary

CSG Consultants is seeking a Technical Studies Manager to lead the Environmental Planning practice in California. You will oversee specialized air quality, GHG, health risk, energy, and noise assessments, guiding project teams and ensuring CEQA/NEPA compliance.

You will drive business development, mentor staff, and manage budgets while collaborating with the Director of Environmental Planning. This hybrid, local-role emphasizes growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in air quality and/or noise compliance, including leadership and project management roles.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local air quality and climate change laws, CEQA/NEPA requirements.
• Deep understanding of the environmental consulting industry and CEQA processing.
• Experience with modeling software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public hearings or client presentations.
• Valid California Class C driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Technical Manager for specialized technical studies.
• Develop a Technical Studies Business Plan with growth benchmarks.
• Lead and review modeling for Air Quality, GHG, Energy, and Noise/Vibration.
• Prepare, review, and finalize technical studies in CEQA/NEPA contexts.
• Manage team budget, performance and workload to targets.
• Mentor staff and foster a high performing collaborative culture.
• Identify market opportunities to grow the technical services practice.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Business English

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field

Tools

CalEEMod

EMFAC

AERMOD

HARP

TNM

SoundPLAN

RCNM

CadnaA

Job description

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA. We do not pay any relocation expenses.

Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Studies Manager is a leadership position in the Environmental Planning practice at CSG. The Technical Studies Manager works under the direction of the Director of Environmental Planning and performs professional services involving Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, Health Risk Assessments, Energy and Noise/Vibration assessments. This role combines high level technical expertise, with project management, business development and staff mentorship, primarily ensuring compliance with the regulatory frameworks set forth by CEQA and NEPA. The Technical Studies Manager will lead the Technical Services team, ensuring excellence, innovation and growth. This newly established position is the first step in creating our in-house Technical Services Team and we are looking for a technical specialist that has great interest in managing and leading the growth of this services group.

The CSG Environmental Planning Practice involves projects throughout the state, providing services to current and new clients, with a wide range of services for a variety of project types. Our projects are diverse in terms of complexity and levels of study and include residential development at various densities, downtown master plans, infrastructure improvements, policy planning programs, mixed use projects and community facilities in both urban and rural communities. As we continue to grow, you will have an important voice in the development of the technical services practice, as we navigate towards new possibilities. This is an amazing opportunity for a candidate that wants to make a difference in environmental review/compliance and, as a member of the CSG team, contributing as a practice builder, as we grow into the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Technical Manager for specialized technical studies.
• Working with the Director of Environmental Planning, develop a Technical Studies Business Plan, which emphasizes goals and desired growth benchmarks in both the short- and long-term timeframe.
• Lead and review technical modeling for Air Quality (CalEEMod, EMFAC, AERMOD and HARP), Health Risk Assessments, GHG Emissions, Energy, and Noise/Vibration (TNM, SoundPLAN, RCNM, CadnaA).
• Prepare, review, and finalize technical studies, reports and environmental studies in compliance with CEQA/NEPA and local, state and federal regulations.
• Manage the Technical Studies team budget, financial performance and workload to achieve targets.
• Recruit, mentor, advise and provide feedback to staff, fostering a high performing and collaborative culture.
• Ensure requirements of CEQA are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines.
• Participate in proposal efforts, including developing scopes, budgets, qualifications and win themes for new project opportunities.
• Act as a key point of contact for key clients, maintaining relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Identify market opportunities to grow the technical services practice.
• Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated capabilities with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
• Keen attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, Geography, Planning or related field (or in process).
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in air quality and/or noise compliance, including leadership and project management roles.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local air quality and climate change laws, such as the Clean Air Act, California climate change plans and programs such as Cap and Trade and the Scoping Plan, and local air agency permitting requirements.
• Deep understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including CEQA and applicable processing requirements.
• Expert knowledge of modeling software in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting at public hearings or to clients.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily office-based and hybrid schedule with occasional travel to client sites and project locations.
• Working from an office/home or at a client’s office location may at times be required.
• Work productively independently or in a team environment.
• Occasional overtime work is required throughout the year.
• Require standing position at workstation for extended periods
• Require walking, bending, and sitting.
• Must be able to travel to client sites and/or job sites.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects.

Salary Range

$97,000 - $150,000 USD

Benefits Offered:

CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes:

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership program*
• 401(k) program with a company match*
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
• Employee Assistance program
• Fitness Reimbursement program
• Professional Development program*

*Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings

CSG Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions and provides employment opportunities based on merit, qualifications, potential and competency. We want to have the best available people in every job. CSG policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CSG Consultants, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Any applicant who requires accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of a job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such accommodation.