Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Richmond, VA)

Burns & McDonnell; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks an Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental permitting and project execution across the Mid-Atlantic region. The role emphasizes knowledge of federal, state, and local permit requirements for development and construction of new projects.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, engage regulators, prepare permit applications, and support business development with proposals and client relations.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in environmental science, planning, or environmental/civil engineering.
• 7–10+ years of relevant environmental permitting experience.
• Experience across multiple market sectors (electric utility, renewable, oil & gas pipelines) is a plus.
• Ability to lead negotiations with regulators and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of multiple environmental projects and permitting efforts.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and client-facing presentations; manage client relationships.
• Mentor and guide junior staff; provide leadership within project teams.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

This position will require a thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

• Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.

• Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing Mid-Atlantic business.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Leading project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.

• Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.

• Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.

• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.

• Applying technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting.

• Advising clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.

• Providing guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.

• Publication of technical papers and delivering presentations at conferences.

• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.

• 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 applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects in the Mid-Atlantic and throughout the United States.

• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas pipeline markets. The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements.

• The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.

• Successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.

• Experience with guiding or overseeing staff, directly or indirectly, and assisting with mentoring and career development is preferred.

• The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).

• Experience with environmental permitting in other states throughout the United States is also desired.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Environmental

Primary Location US-VA-Richmond

Other Locations US-VA-Roanoke

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time