Senior Environmental Planner & Project Manager

ICF; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner and Project Manager to join our Southern California planning transportation team. This role involves managing environmental compliance for complex projects, serving as a primary client contact, and leading multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental planning, relevant experience, and excellent project coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in environmental planning.
• Experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal, state, and local permitting and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact with government clients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for project execution.

Skills

Project coordination

Environmental planning

Client outreach

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Environmental Planner & Project Manager

San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine, CA or CA Remote

We are the Transportation Team within the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these qualities define us and inspire growth.

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner and Project Manager to join our Southern California planning transportation team. Our energy, ports, transportation, and infrastructure business is rapidly growing, and we seek a senior leader to support this expansion. We lead environmental compliance efforts for complex and often controversial projects nationwide for private and public clients. In this role, you will be a senior regional leader, responsible for:

1. Managing federal, state, and local permitting and compliance for transmission and other projects in accordance with CEQA, NEPA, and relevant regulations.

2. Serving as the primary contact with local, state, and federal government clients.

3. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams conducting research, preparing technical documents, and interfacing with external clients.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental science or related field.

• 8+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Experience

• Experience preparing CEQA and NEPA documents for government agencies and private sector clients.

• Experience working with Caltrans.

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in team settings.

• Advanced knowledge of environmental planning and related fields.

• Strong project coordination skills, including organization and time management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience obtaining environmental permits and reviewing technical studies.

• Experience managing tasks within a consulting firm; project coordinator or deputy project manager experience is a plus.

• Business development experience and willingness to engage in client outreach.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, read our EEO policy.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities, veterans, and those with religious beliefs. To request accommodations, email [e-mail].

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Pay Range

The salary range for this full-time position in Los Angeles, CA, is $107,469 - $182,697, considering experience, skills, certifications, location, and other factors.