Project Planner - Environmental

Parsons; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons Pasadena, CA is seeking a highly experienced Environmental Project Planner to lead urban/environmental planning teams on large projects. The role emphasizes technical direction, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery within budget.

The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule (2 days in office) in Central or Southern California, ideal for senior professionals with extensive planning experience and Caltrans documentation familiarity.

Qualifications

• CEQA and NEPA experience for environmental planning is required.
• Caltrans environmental documentation experience using Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises urban/environmental planning projects of large scope and complexity.
• Serves as staff manager, technical leader, and field expert.
• Makes staffing assignments and reallocations as project needs arise.
• Monitors productivity and proficiency of assigned personnel.
• Establishes budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scope and schedule.
• Reviews work for policy compliance, current techniques, and quality.
• Engages outside consultants when warranted.
• Advises authorities and land planning specialists to optimize land use and facilities.
• Presents recommendations on governmental measures affecting development and utilities.
• Coordinates public involvement and consensus-building meetings.

Skills

Project planning

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Public involvement

Environmental planning

Education

Urban/Environmental Planning degree

Job description

Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Opportunity: Our Parsons Pasadena, California office is now hiring for a highly experienced Environmental Project Planner to provide technical direction and assist with managing a team of urban/environmental planning professionals and technicians on large projects, or on several smaller projects or studies, involving the development of plans for the utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Responsible for the technical excellence of the tasks and analyses performed, regulatory compliance, and for on‑schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. This is a full‑time role that can be hybrid (2 days in the office) in Central or Southern California for a highly experienced professional planner with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises urban/environmental planning project of large scope and complexity.
• Serves as a staff manager, technical leader, and a recognized expert in field of practice.
• Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise.
• Monitors productivity and proficiency of assigned personnel.
• Establishes budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scope and schedule.
• Tracks and reports project financials and manages quality control files.
• Reviews work produced by those assigned to ensure that all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations are followed, that current techniques are utilized, and that quality is acceptable.
• Engages services and manages outside consultants when warranted.
• Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, transportation, industrial, and community uses.
• Provides advice and counsel regarding regulatory compliance issues.
• Serves as key contact for major clients.
• May serve on technical review boards, committees, and panels for projects which will have a major impact on a community or urban area.
• Develops and presents recommendations based on governmental measures for major projects affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.
• Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops that are of high interest to the general public.
• Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports and recommends changes to overall project plan as appropriate.
• Maintains active membership in appropriate professional organizations and societies.
• Represents the Company at conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field and 15 years or more of related work experience.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of CEQA and NEPA regulations for environmental planning is required.
• Experience in completing environmental documentation for Caltrans projects and using Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Salary

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Company Information

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions and to help them see what's next! Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow's solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

Posting Duration

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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