Project Manager - Natural Resources

TRC Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick, family, and disabilityLeave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Project Manager to join the Planning, Permitting and Licensing practice. You will manage environmental reports, permitting, and multi-disciplinary project delivery in the energy sector, including NEPA, USACE permitting, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, strong client management, and a track record in leading complex energy projects. Travel up to 25% may be needed; relocation not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biology or related field (ecology, wildlife, environmental science, natural resources).
• 10–15 years of experience in environmental planning, permitting, and licensing for energy projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication and client management; proven leadership of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental reports, complex field and desktop assessments, and permitting.
• Maintain quality and profitability on TRC projects; manage budget, scope, and schedule.
• Lead RFP responses with technical teams and market directors; oversee multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead NEPA planning and prepare Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Oversee USACE wetland/stream delineations, CWA Section 404, ESA habitat assessments, and state/local permitting.
• Mentor staff on technical delivery, quality, and project financials.
• Support business development and cross-sell TRC services to energy clients.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Business development

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science/Arts in biology or related field

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Planning, Permitting and Licensing practice in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• The main focus of this role is to support a growing energy (oil and gas, data centers, renewables) practice as a Project Manager. Responsible for managing environmental reports and complex field and desktop assessments, and environmental permitting.
• Have a significant role in maintaining quality and profitability on TRC’s projects.
• Budget, scope, and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed.
• Lead solicitation requests working with technical teams, operations, and market directors.
• Successfully manage medium to large-scale, often multi-disciplinary projects and maintain productive working relationships with clients.
• Lead FERC Environmental Reporting efforts.
• Lead applicant prepared and/or third-party environmental planning pertaining to NEPA to meet requirements/regulations to facilitate advancement of the design or construction of projects including preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Lead permitting efforts with the USACE wetland/stream delineations, CWA Section 404 permitting and ESA threatened and endangered species habitat assessments.
• Lead state and local permitting efforts.
• Mentor and coach staff on technical delivery, quality, and project financials.
• This individual will be responsible for selling environmental planning and permitting services for energy clients. When feasible, this individual should look to sell all of TRC’s Sector Services, e.g., Environmental, Power, Infrastructure, and Field Services (known as “OneTRC”).
• An average of 25% of work time could account for out-of-town traveling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in biology or a related field (i.e., ecology, wildlife biology, aquatic biology, botany, zoology, environmental science, natural resources management).
• 10 to 15 years of experience performing and managing the environmental planning, permitting, and licensing projects with a focus on energy projects.
• Possess strong verbal, written, presentation and excellent client management skills; demonstrated ability leading and managing complex projects; as well as being goal oriented, quality focused, and have demonstrated success with creating and fostering a team environment.
• Local regulatory experience in the Southeast with USACE, USFWS, State Wildlife and Natural Resource Agencies, and Local Governments.
• NEPA experience completing Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements.
• The successful candidate must provide demonstrated experience being a primary author on natural resources reports for a variety of agencies and project types/sizes.
• Proven track record with business development, business management and oversight of regional businesses.
• Experience managing cross disciplinary scientific and engineering teams and front-end project development projects.
• Strong business acumen and attributes, coupled with a commitment to TRC Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Creativity, Accountability, Teamwork and Passion.

Benefits

TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $131,144.00 /Yr.