Senior Environmental Manager — Transmission Siting & Permitting

GAI Consultants Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants seeks a Senior Environmental Manager 2 to provide advanced experience and lead environmental studies and permitting for electric transmission projects. The candidate will guide siting efforts, manage budgets, schedules, and staff, and coordinate with clients and regulators to ensure high-quality results.

Responsibilities include business development, proposal preparation, and cost estimation, with occasional supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field.
• Experience leading siting and permitting for electric transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead siting investigations and prepare documentation for regulatory review.
• Manage budgets, scopes, and schedules and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Develop proposals and cost estimates.
• Supervise staff and mentor junior team members.
• Travel up to 20% for project sites.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Job description

GAI Consultants seeks a Senior Environmental Manager 2 to provide advanced experience and lead environmental studies and permitting for electric transmission projects. The candidate will guide siting efforts, manage budgets, schedules, and staff, and coordinate with clients and regulators to ensure high-quality results.

Responsibilities include business development, proposal preparation, and cost estimation, with occasional supervision of junior staff.