Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager

The Foth Companies; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies are seeking a Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager to oversee environmental and regulatory projects across the Northeast from our hybrid offices in the Northeast region.

The role emphasizes coordinating fieldwork, permitting, and client relationships while leading technical reporting and project teams. A decade of relevant experience and a strong permitting background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Environmental field
• Minimum 10 years in a similar environmental engineering role
• Experience with private-sector or government environmental, engineering or construction work
• Proven track record delivering local/state/federal permitting in MA and RI
• Experience with EPA NPDES permits and local zoning/planning boards
• Experience reviewing architectural/engineering plans

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront projects across the Northeast
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders
• Lead project teams, proposals, RFQ/RFP responses, and client presentations
• Coordinate fieldwork, permitting, and regulatory approvals
• Supervise environmental and reporting deliverables including EIS and environmental assessments
• Support business development and client relationship management

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Client relations

Permitting

Environmental reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Coastal/Civil/Environmental field

Tools

EPA NPDES permits

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.