Planning and Environmental Team Leader

Garver Engineering; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Planning and Environmental Team Leader to join our Georgia team. Lead a growing portfolio of planning and environmental projects, overseeing strategy, business development, and delivery for Garver's transportation line and other services.

The role requires 15+ years of leadership experience, strong client interaction skills, and a solid NEPA background. You will guide a talented team to deliver high-quality work while balancing growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or an environmental field.
• 10+ years of experience managing planning and environmental projects, especially transportation.
• Proven knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act processes and public involvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities including direct client interaction.
• Build and oversee a team of environmental professionals and mentor career development.
• Procure, manage, and execute planning and environmental projects for Garver's Transportation line.
• Oversee project management, sub-consultant coordination, scope, and cost estimates.
• Lead environmental/planning documents and public involvement work.
• Provide technical lead on planning and environmental projects and serve as advisor.
• Participate in marketing: proposals, interviews, presentations.
• Foster collaboration between engineering and environmental teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Project management

Client interaction

Communication

Public involvement

NEPA knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

About Garver

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

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.