NEPA Environmental Project Manager

HNTB; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager II to lead and manage significant infrastructure projects. In this dynamic role, you will oversee project teams, ensuring the delivery of quality work on time and within budget. Your expertise in NEPA documentation and client relationship management will be vital as you navigate complex project requirements. This position offers the opportunity to mentor younger staff while contributing to meaningful community projects. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and collaboration, and make a lasting impact in the field of planning and environmental management.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in project management and planning.
• 2 years of successful project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle, budget, schedule, and client communications.
• Lead client meetings and prepare technical proposals and reports.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

NEPA Document Development

Project Management

Environmental Policy Understanding

Technical Proposal Preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Technical Reporting Tools

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter to everyone. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the country's largest, most complex infrastructure projects. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle, including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to accomplish HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications supporting the project’s objectives. The Project Manager II – Planning is typically responsible for the management of project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) or mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mega ($5M to < $25M) project management team. Projects worked on include Bi-State Metrolink Northside-Southside EA and MoDOT Owner’s Representative Design Build Environmental Bundle.

Leader in NEPA Project Management. Manages multiple environmental NEPA documents and/or planning projects. Participates in client and pursuit development. Mentors and supervises younger staff. Helps grow and develop environmental practice regionally.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).

• Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Leads or actively participates in client contract scoping and negotiations.

• Leads and prepares design documents, technical plans, written reports on projects.

• Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.

• Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.

• Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts for mini-mega and mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic, mini-mega and mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.

• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.

• Typically responsible for management of project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) or mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) projects, or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mega ($5M to < $25M) project management team.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 10 years relevant experience.

• 2 years of successful management of projects.

What You'll Bring:

• Creates, develops, and maintains client relationships.

• Leads all aspects of NEPA environmental document development. Including CE's, EA's and EIS's.

• Understand environmental policy, regulations, permits, and NEPA guidelines.

• Leads internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.

• Leads client meetings and participates in client meetings and interactions.

• Conducts or directs research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.

• Leads planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.

• Prepares graphics, technical reports, fee proposals, and responses to Request for Proposals for planning projects.

• Creates project presentation materials, concepts, graphics, and reports to the client and community groups.

• Responsible for significant portions of presentations and public facilitation. Conducts public meetings/hearings/community workshops and interfaces with client groups and community stakeholders.

• Coordinates with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel regularly to complete assigned tasks.

• Provides work direction and leads planners and support staff on assigned projects.

• Coordinates and participates in the preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s for projects.

• Mentors and assists younger staff in career development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Business, Project Management, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or related field.

• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Registered Landscape Architect (RLA), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP).

• 12 years relevant experience.

Additional Information

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Planning Group

ReqID: R-24573