Senior CEQA/NEPA Project Manager

GEI Consultants; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Hybrid work schedules

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

GEI Consultants seeks a senior environmental leader in California to win and lead projects across the Western Region, based in Rancho Cordova or Oakland. You will guide CEQA/NEPA analyses, FERC licensing, and environmental compliance on water, natural resources, and energy projects.

The role emphasizes client development, project management, and collaboration with engineers and planners, with growth opportunities and a path to ownership within GEI.

Qualifications

• BA, BS, MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental or Biological Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, or other natural or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities for winning, managing, and executing environmental projects in California.
• Experience strategically planning, leading, managing, and preparing CEQA/NEPA or FERC documents.
• Knowledge and strategic expertise identifying, evaluating, and solving environmental compliance and regulatory issues related to water resources, natural resources, and energy projects in California.
• Strong reputation for high-quality work products and regulatory problem solving within the industry (environmental, engineering, and legal).
• Seller-Doer with established network of clients and contacts, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.
• Experience strategically planning, leading, managing, and preparing proposals, statements of qualifications, and other marketing materials to obtain new work.
• Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills; solid work ethic; and ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Win, lead, plan, and manage CEQA/NEPA, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hydropower licensing and license compliance, and environmental compliance on a variety of water resources, natural resources, and energy projects throughout California and the Western Region.
• Serve as senior project manager and/or environmental task leader and manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
• Oversee preparation of technical analyses and report sections for CEQA, NEPA and other environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and solve complex environmental compliance and regulatory issues facing our clients.
• As part of integrated teams, work closely and collaboratively with other project environmental specialists, engineers, planners, project managers, and project directors to execute projects.
• Strategically identify new leads for environmental work; plan, lead, manage, and prepare proposals to obtain new work; lead interviews; win competitive work; and maintain strong client relationships to obtain sole source work.
• Participate in regional/office planning and initiatives to implement key growth initiatives, expand environmental services, and effectively serve existing and new clients.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in professional organizations, and make presentations at client and industry events.
• Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.

Skills

CEQA/NEPA

FERC licensing

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Proposal writing

Client relations

Education

BA/BS/MA/MS/PhD in Environmental Studies or related fields

Job description

EnvironmentalRancho Cordova,California
Salary: USD 130000.00 - 200000.00 Annually

GEI has an outstanding senior-level environmental opportunity in California to help lead and support our growing environmental practice. The position could be in located in Sacramento (GEI’s Rancho Cordova office) or the San Francisco Bay Area (GEI’s Oakland office). The position involves winning and executing work on projects throughout the Western Region but especially in Northern California. The position has tremendous short- and long-term growth opportunities for your career within GEI. Get to know GEI’s environmental services better by visiting GEI’s website at https://ecoandenviro.geiconsultants.com/

You will work collaboratively with clients and GEI’s other leaders and experts in the environmental, engineering, and water resources fields, on projects involving flood control planning and infrastructure, water infrastructure, water supply development, water conservation, groundwater recharge, water transfers, dams and canals, pipelines, hydropower licensing and license compliance, natural resources management, ecosystem restoration, energy transmission and distribution, and renewable energy development.

As part of our multidisciplinary project teams, you will have an important role winning, leading, and managing projects; interfacing with existing and new clients to ensure their environmental compliance needs are met; overseeing environmental analyses in CEQA, NEPA, FERC, and other technical documents; and working as part of our team to solve an array of water and environmental issues critical to California’s environmental, water, and energy landscape.

• Win, lead, plan, and manage CEQA/NEPA, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission hydropower licensing and license compliance, and environmental compliance on a variety of water resources, natural resources, and energy projects throughout California and the Western Region.
• Serve as senior project manager and/or environmental task leader and manage the technical, financial, and client relationship aspects of projects.
• Oversee preparation of technical analyses and report sections for CEQA, NEPA and other environmental documents to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, and solve complex environmental compliance and regulatory issues facing our clients.
• As part of integrated teams, work closely and collaboratively with other project environmental specialists, engineers, planners, project managers, and project directors to execute projects.
• Strategically identify new leads for environmental work; plan, lead, manage, and prepare proposals to obtain new work; lead interviews; win competitive work; and maintain strong client relationships to obtain sole source work.
• Participate in regional/office planning and initiatives to implement key growth initiatives, expand environmental services, and effectively serve existing and new clients.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate and encourage active participation in professional organizations, and make presentations at client and industry events.
• Serve as a role model for leadership, company culture, and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA, BS, MA, MS, or Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental or Biological Sciences, Urban Planning, Geography, or other natural or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibilities for winning, managing, and executing environmental projects in California.
• Experience strategically planning, leading, managing, and preparing CEQA/NEPA or FERC documents.
• Knowledge and strategic expertise identifying, evaluating, and solving environmental compliance and regulatory issues related to water resources, natural resources, and energy projects in California.
• Strong reputation for high-quality work products and regulatory problem solving within the industry (environmental, engineering, and legal).
• Seller-Doer with established network of clients and contacts, entrepreneurial spirit, and a successful track record in business development.
• Experience strategically planning, leading, managing, and preparing proposals, statements of qualifications, and other marketing materials to obtain new work.
• Outstanding problem-solving, organization, coordination, writing, people, and verbal communication skills; solid work ethic; and ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here .

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $130,000.00 – $200,000.00/year
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

6-8 hours

Standing

0-1 hour

Walking

0-1 hour

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

Push/pull

X

Twisting

0-1 hour

0-1 hour

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

X

3-5 hours

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

Talk or hear

3-5 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

X

Chemical

X

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

X

8

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.