Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Orlando, Florida is looking for an experienced environmental project manager to oversee multiple environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective client engagement.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in the southeast region, with strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.

The role includes providing leadership, developing proposals, and mentoring junior staff, all while managing budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience managing environmental permitting projects, 10 years preferred.
• Consulting experience preferred with a focus on electric utility, renewable, or oil & gas pipeline markets.
• Knowledge of regulations relating to wetlands, stormwater, and NEPA.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple environmental projects and oversee environmental permitting.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced staff.
• Interface with agencies and clients to obtain approvals.

Skills

Environmental project management

Client relationship management

Regulatory negotiation

Technical reporting

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science or related field

Job description

Description

• Manage multiple environmental projects and oversee environmental permitting within the southeast region.
• Participate in business development, developing proposals and estimates for new projects, client presentations, and managing existing client relationships to expand business.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on tasks such as field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and reviewing necessary reports and materials.
• Interface daily with agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare timely responses.
• Interface daily with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting.
• Advising clients on strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USFWS, and various state and local regulations pertaining to environmental permitting of new projects.
• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences.
• Mentor and work closely with junior environmental staff; assist with recruiting, development, and training.
• Travel may be required as necessary for project or client commitments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years (10 years preferred) of experience managing environmental permitting projects in the southeast region. Consulting experience preferred.
• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus, especially electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas pipeline markets. Must have experience negotiating with regulators on permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of regulations and permitting for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, erosion & sediment control, cultural resources, architectural history, and NEPA. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, able to collaborate with a team.
• Experience managing staff and/or direct reports, responsible for career development, mentoring, and growth.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and interact professionally with regulators, public officials, clients, etc.
• Experience with environmental permitting in other southeast states also desired.

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