Senior Environmental NEPA Project Lead (TxDOT)

Halff; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

PTO & holidays

401(k) plans

ESOP

Health Savings Account

529 College Savings Plan

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Senior Environmental NEPA Project Manager to lead complex TxDOT NEPA projects in Austin or San Antonio. You will guide environmental assessments, coordinate data analysis, and manage regulatory compliance from planning through delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, client liaison, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with travel as needed and a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant documentation and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or a related field; master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of environmental studies or equivalent relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of NEPA requirements, including preparation of TxDOT NEPA documents, TxDOT pre-certifications, guidelines, and requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, guidelines, and procedures, preferably related to transportation, public works, water resources, or projects involving federal funding or permitting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, CADD and/or GPS technology is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with the public.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on a variety of environmental projects.
• Manage environmental projects from initial planning through completion, including scope development, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client coordination.
• Conduct and coordinate environmental assessments, including data collection and analysis, while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Review and interpret environmental data for compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory programs.
• Develop clear, concise technical reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control to ensure deliverables meet client expectations, Halff requirements, and applicable standards.
• Apply technical expertise in accordance with project-specific standards, criteria, deliverables, and best practices.
• Coordinate and support field activities.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Plan public involvement events (i.e., public meetings and hearings).
• Serve as a primary client contact, building strong relationships, understanding client needs, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective client solutions.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Support business development efforts by identifying pursuits and assisting with the preparation of proposals and RFQs.

Skills

NEPA knowledge

TxDOT guidelines

Regulatory compliance

Public involvement

Leadership

Client coordination

MS Office

ArcGIS Pro

CADD/GPS

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or related field

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

CADD

GPS

Job description

Halff is seeking a Senior Environmental NEPA Project Manager to lead complex TxDOT NEPA projects in Austin or San Antonio. You will guide environmental assessments, coordinate data analysis, and manage regulatory compliance from planning through delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, client liaison, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with travel as needed and a focus on delivering high-quality, compliant documentation and reports.