Senior Environmental Permitting Leader - Remote TX

ICF Olson; Texas; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development resources

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Charitable donation matching

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead the sales and delivery of environmental services in Texas and surrounding states. This remote role requires 12+ years of experience, strong communication, and travel to client sites in the region.

Your responsibilities include winning work, leading projects, mentoring staff, and delivering permits under CWA, ESA, NEPA guidance, with a focus on infrastructure clients in utilities, transmission, water, and transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology/Marine Sciences, or related fields
• 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to travel to clients or projects in the region
• Ability to travel to clients or projects in the region described above in reasonable time and cost

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and sales with clients developing infrastructure projects in the south-central U.S. (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana)
• Build and nurture client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and prepare winning proposals
• Lead interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks
• Leverage project management skills to manage budget, schedule, and technical delivery
• Collaborate with clients and industry experts to develop innovative solutions for project compliance
• Provide senior-level expertise and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other laws
• Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine efficient permitting strategies
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff
• Think strategically to solve client challenges and foster growth
• Position for tomorrow’s opportunities while applying ingenuity and curiosity

Skills

Excellent communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental fields

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead the sales and delivery of environmental services in Texas and surrounding states. This remote role requires 12+ years of experience, strong communication, and travel to client sites in the region.

Your responsibilities include winning work, leading projects, mentoring staff, and delivering permits under CWA, ESA, NEPA guidance, with a focus on infrastructure clients in utilities, transmission, water, and transportation.