Planning & Environmental Team Lead — Growth & Leadership

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

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