Natural Resources Practice Lead

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead natural resource planning, assessment, and permitting for land development and infrastructure projects in Houston, TX.

The role requires 10+ years in natural resources, planning, and permitting, with strong leadership and budgeting skills. The team collaborates across disciplines, delivering robust environmental planning solutions and managing diverse client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Planning; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of work related experience in natural resources, planning and permitting.
• Extensive experience with local, state and federal land use permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the natural resource planning, assessment and natural resource permitting of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Lead the preparation and modification of environmental assessments, impact statements, planning assessments and permit application documents.
• Perform and manage multiple projects within budgets, schedules, and deadlines; monitor timelines and keep projects on budget.
• Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections.
• Demonstrate competency in supervision and project management; participate in training.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Project management

Environmental planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Planning

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

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX. This individual will serve a key function in managing all aspects of natural resource planning, assessment and natural resource permitting of land development and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of natural resources/planning principles and practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the natural resource planning, assessment and natural resource permitting of land development and infrastructure projects;
• Lead the preparation and modification of environmental assessments, impact statements, planning assessments and permit application documents;
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines. Minimize write‑offs by keeping projects on budget;
• Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
• Demonstrate competency in areas of supervision and project management and participates in internal and external project management training; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Planning; Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Planning preferred;
• 10+ years of work related experience in the field of natural resources, planning and permitting;
• Extensive experience with local, state and federal land use permitting;
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients, projects and budgets;
• Ability to effectively manage and coach staff;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to occasionally work during evenings and/or weekends as projects require;
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

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