Project Manager - Environmental Studies (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 235.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

PTO with HFWA sickness leave

Zusammenfassung

Burns & McDonnell’s Mountain Region is seeking a Project Manager for our Environmental Services Global Practice. The role focuses on NEPA analysis, environmental permitting, routing/siting, and related studies for power generation and transmission, water, and other markets.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years leading environmental projects, strong client development skills, and expertise in NEPA and permitting. Denver-based, full-time with travel.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years of related consulting experience leading and managing technical teams.
• 7+ years of environmental projects with balance of direct/indirect utilization.
• Strong client relationship development and business development experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of GIS and project budgeting.

Aufgaben

• Project management, team leadership, mentoring of junior staff.
• Prepare NEPA documentation and Federal/state docs; lead NEPA process for agencies/clients.
• Prepare local land use and 1041 permitting applications; represent clients at hearings.
• Develop routing/siting studies; prepare energy facility siting/licensing applications.
• Support business development and networking; assist with proposals and cost estimating.
• Interface with agencies, clients, and team members; manage budgets and forecasts.
• Deliver client satisfaction and build client backlog and ROI over time.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Team leadership

NEPA

Environmental permitting

Business development

Client relationships

GIS

Proposal development

Budgeting

Ausbildung

B.S. or M.S. in environmental sciences

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s Mountain Region is seeking a Project Manager for our Environmental Services Global Practice. The technical areas encompassed by this position include environmental studies, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, federal and state environmental permitting, local land use permitting, siting/routing studies and state public utility commission siting, and other various environmental services.

This position provides the opportunity to challenge and grow professionally within one of the industry’s leading firms. Be on a team that solves our clients’ issues and problems for environmental and engineering practices in the project planning and development, permitting, design, and remediation service space. This individual will enhance our existing environmental studies, permitting, NEPA, and routing/siting presence in the region working closely with established clients across multiple markets. Additionally, the ideal candidate will help expand our environmental studies, permitting, NEPA, and routing/siting services and client base in the region.

The candidate should have an established and successful history managing and leading tasks for both small and large-scale environmental studies, permitting, routing/siting, NEPA and related projects, including but not limited to assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, managing project budgets and forecasts, delivering client satisfaction, and mentoring staff for a variety of industry types including power generation, electric transmission and distribution, water, and others.

The Project Manager will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:

• Project management, team leadership, management & mentoring of junior staff.
• Preparing NEPA documentation and Federal and state documentation for all types and sizes of environmental projects. Leading the NEPA compliance process on behalf of Federal agencies and our clients.
• Preparing local land use and development permit applications, including 1041 permitting in Colorado, and representing clients at land use approval hearings.
• Preparing routing and siting studies and evaluations. Preparing state and Federal energy facility siting/licensing applications.
• Business development and networking.
• Assisting with and leading proposal and cost estimating efforts for environmental studies projects.
• Regularly interface with various agencies, clients, and team members.
• Executing project tasks, managing project budgets and forecasts, and delivering client satisfaction.
• Demonstrating creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Developing, cultivating, and strengthening relationships with clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas and with the regulatory requirements and processes of the following agencies:

• National Environmental Policy Act.
• State and Local Environmental and Land Use Permitting.
• Energy Facility Siting and Licensing.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
• Bureau of Land Management.
• U.S. Forest Service.
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• State Wildlife Agencies.
• Federal and state historic preservation agencies.
• Specific experience in electric transmission, power generation, and other similar markets is preferred.

Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West is a requirement. Local, regional, and national knowledge and relationships with own existing clients is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental sciences, natural sciences, planning or related degree from an accredited program.
• Applicable years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum 7 years of related consulting experience in a wide variety of areas ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management and business development (including 7 or more years managing environmental projects) and must also be able to effectively balance their direct and indirect utilization rates.
• Local, regional, and national knowledge and relationships with own existing clients are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural, cultural, or socioeconomic resource fields applicable to industrial (primarily conventional or renewable energy generation/transmission) siting and licensing and environmental permitting projects.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to attract and retain clients and build a backlog, revenue, profit, direct labor, and return on investment (ROI) over time.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required to develop and maintain relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working understanding of GIS.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong experience working with both private and public-sector clients.
• Client relationship development experience is a plus.

Compensation

$130,000.00-235,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit Benefits & Wellness page. 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-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time