Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Roanoke or Richmond, VA)

Burns & McDonnell (old); Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in Roanoke, Virginia. This role involves managing environmental projects and overseeing permitting throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Key responsibilities include leading project teams, interfacing with clients, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or M.S. in environmental science or related fields, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience executing and managing environmental permitting projects.
• Experience across multiple market sectors such as electric utility and oil & gas.
• Knowledge of NEPA regulations and technical expertise in environmental fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple environmental projects, including regulatory approvals.
• Lead project teams on environmental permitting tasks.
• Maintain client relationships and expand business opportunities.

Skills

Environmental science

Project management

Permitting knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering

Job description

Overview

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

This position requires thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements for development and construction of new projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities

• Execution of and management for multiple environmental projects, including multi‑faced components
• Participate in business development activities: proposal and cost estimate development, client‑facing presentations, and maintaining and expanding client relationships in the Mid‑Atlantic business
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff
• Lead project teams on tasks such as field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of required project reports and materials
• Daily interface with agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare timely responses
• Daily interface with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project
• Apply technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting
• Advise clients on strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions
• Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations regarding environmental permitting of new projects
• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments
• All other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering; at least 7 years (10 years preferred) of experience executing and managing environmental permitting projects in the Mid‑Atlantic and the U.S.
• Experience across multiple market sectors (electric utility, renewable, oil & gas pipeline) and leading negotiations with regulators
• Knowledge of wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, NEPA regulations; technical expertise in one or more of these fields required
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and collaborative team player
• Experience guiding or overseeing staff and mentoring career development
• Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline‑driven team and with various audiences (regulators, public officials, clients)
• Experience with environmental permitting in other U.S. states desired

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans