Planning and Environmental Team Leader

Garver, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver in Atlanta, Georgia seeks a Planning and Environmental Team Leader to oversee a portfolio of planning and environmental projects statewide. You will direct operations and strategy for a talented team, drive growth, develop clients, and manage project delivery across transportation, water, aviation, and Federal work.

The role requires team leadership, NEPA experience, and strong written and verbal communication, with a track record in budgeting, scheduling, and cross‑disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or an environmental field
• 10+ years of experience managing planning and environmental projects, particularly transportation
• Knowledge of NEPA processes, including alternatives analysis, impact assessment and public involvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities including direct client interaction and engagement
• Build and oversee a team of environmental professionals, providing coaching and supporting career development
• Procure, manage, and execute planning and environmental projects for Garver’s Transportation business line
• Project management, sub-consultant coordination, project/task scheduling, contract scope and fee development/negotiations
• Lead environmental/planning document preparation and public involvement activities
• Provide technical competency to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on planning and environmental projects
• Participate in marketing activities such as proposal and letter of interest production, interviews, and other presentations
• Foster collaboration between engineering and environmental teams and specialized service providers
• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in planning or an environmental field
• 10+ years of experience managing planning and environmental projects, in particular transportation projects
• Practical working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act and implementation processes, including alternatives analysis, impact assessment, and public involvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office
• Ideal: 15+ years of team management experience, including leadership of transportation projects
• Strong business development skills and experience with project and client management

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Client management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Careers

Planning and Environmental TeamLeader

Atlanta, Georgia

Garver is seeking a Planning and Environmental Team Leader to join our growing team to build and oversee a dynamic portfolio of profitable planning and environmental projects in the state of Georgia. Our team serves public clients across the region with project planning, development, and delivery, including corridor studies, environmental studies, public involvement, and NEPA documentation. While primarily transportation focused, our team serves all Garver’s business lines including water, aviation, and Federal. In this role, you will be responsible for the operational & strategic direction of a highly talented team including profitable growth, client development, and project delivery. Additionally, you will be provided all necessary tools, resources, and guidance for success. Our leader must be an effective “doer/seller” with the ability to balance team & project management, and business development simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Lead business development activities including direct client interaction and engagement
• Build and oversee a team of environmental professionals, providing coaching and supporting career development
• Procure, manage, and execute planning and environmental projects for Garver’s Transportation business line.
• Project management, sub-consultant coordination, project/task scheduling, contract scope and fee development/negotiations, managing team members, preparing cost estimates
• Lead environmental/planning document preparation and public involvement activities
• Provide technical competency to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on planning and environmental projects
• Participate in marketing activities such as proposal and letter of interest production, interviews, and other presentations
• Foster collaboration between engineering and environmental teams and specialized service providers
• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in planning or an environmental field
• 10+ years of experience managing planning and environmental projects, in particular transportation projects
• Practical working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act and implementation processes, including alternatives analysis, impact assessment, and public involvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office

The ideal candidate will have:

• Team leadership skills to recruit, develop, mentor, and oversee a highly motivated team; interface and workload balance with other regional teams; and be accountable to senior management for team portfolio performance
• Project management skills to prepare scope-of-work and level-of-effort estimates for contract proposals; lead and manage team for successful execution of contracted scope, budget, and schedule
• Technical experience in environmental planning and documentation
• 15+ years of team management experience, including experience leading transportation projects
• Strong business development skills and previous experience with project and client management

Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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