Hybrid Lead Environmental Planner & Project Manager

Rincon Consultants; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to lead CEQA and NEPA reviews for diverse California projects. You will manage small-to-moderate projects, coordinate with technical specialists, and provide guidance to junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role blends technical environmental planning and project management, with opportunities for hybrid work near Monterey, Oakland, or Sacramento.

Qualifications

• CEQA/NEPA experience and ability to draft and review documents
• Ability to manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Experience advising clients and coordinating with agencies and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Manage CEQA/NEPA documents and lead environmental reviews
• Direct project research, analysis, mitigation development, and defensible reporting
• Coordinate technical specialists and oversee QA/QC to meet schedules and budgets
• Lead agency consultations and regulatory discussions for permitting/compliance
• Prepare and present materials for agency staff, decision-makers, and stakeholders

Skills

CEQA/NEPA experience

Project management

Technical writing

Client communication

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Science

Urban/Regional Planning degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to lead CEQA and NEPA reviews for diverse California projects. You will manage small-to-moderate projects, coordinate with technical specialists, and provide guidance to junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role blends technical environmental planning and project management, with opportunities for hybrid work near Monterey, Oakland, or Sacramento.