Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager

The Foth Companies; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies seeks a Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager to manage environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront construction projects across the Northeast. This hybrid role can be located in Green Bay, WI or other listed offices, with responsibilities spanning coordination of fieldwork, permitting, team leadership, client relationships, and technical reporting.

Responsibilities include overseeing regulatory approvals, supervising reports, and supporting business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in coastal, civil or structural engineering or environmental science or related field.
• 10+ years of related environmental engineering experience.
• Private-sector or government environmental/construction experience.
• Proven permit delivery experience at local, state and federal levels (MA/RI focus).
• Experience with EPA NPDES permits and local zoning/planning boards.
• Experience reviewing architectural/engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple environmental, regulatory, and construction projects.
• Maintain knowledge of coastal/waterfront regulations and engage regulators.
• Lead projects involving docks, marinas, shoreline, and related works.
• Support business development and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Coordinate fieldwork, obtain regulatory approvals, and drive procurement.
• Maintain relationships with clients, government officials, and contractors.
• Participate in professional organizations and speaking engagements.
• Supervise preparation of environmental reports and assessments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Coastal engineering

Permitting experience

Stakeholder relations

Education

Coastal/Civil Eng degree

Environmental science degree

Job description

Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager

In this role, you will manage environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront construction projects throughout the Northeast, coordinating fieldwork, permitting, project teams, proposals, client relationships, and technical reporting. This is a hybrid position that can be located in our Marion, MA; Newport, RI; Petaluma, CA; Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; or Petaluma, CA offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of project oversight and management for multiple environmental, regulatory, and construction projects throughout the Northeast
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the regulations and procedures governing coastal/waterfront construction and have established relationships with key regulatory agency personnel
• Oversee implementation of specialized projects that include coastal/waterfront development, docks and marinas, beach-dune system enhancement, inlet stabilization and maintenance, waterway improvements including shoreline stabilization structures, stormwater drainage systems, and environmental restoration projects
• Support Client Managers with developing leads, expanding existing clientele, organizing marketing efforts, contributing to business development activities, assisting in preparation of request for qualifications / request for proposal (RFQ/RFP) response packages and making shortlist presentations
• Coordinate environmental and technical fieldwork, obtain project regulatory approvals, collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams/personnel, and drive proposal and project procurement
• Maintain relationships with high-level clientele, government officials, and numerous contractors/vendors
• Participate in professional organizations, networking activities, expert panels and other speaking engagements
• Supervise the completion of Environmental Impact Statements, environmental assessments, biological assessments, field observation reports and other technical reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Coastal Zone Management/Planning, Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar environmental engineering role
• Private-sector or government experience, especially in the environmental, engineering or construction field
• Proven track record delivering local, state and federal permitting primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
• Experience with EPA NPDES permits, and local zoning/planning boards
• Experience reviewing architectural / engineering plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with preparing federal and state grant applications, and for securing funding assistance for coastal projects

Equal Opportunity Employer

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.