Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager – Mining Team

ICF Olson; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Donation matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to support its Mountain West mining team, handling NEPA compliance and permitting for major projects. You will interface with agencies and clients, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor staff.

The role emphasizes leadership on large mining projects and potential involvement in other energy and infrastructure initiatives, with a focus on delivering timely, high‑quality NEPA products and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science, or related disciplines.
• 6+ years of experience with national/state/local-level environmental reviews, mine permitting, or NEPA project management.
• Master’s degree in related fields is preferred.
• Experience with NEPA documents or environmental permitting is advantageous.
• Familiarity with BLM and/or USFS regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a permitting and NEPA compliance project manager on large complex mining projects.
• The role may also include project management of other energy and infrastructure projects, when needed.
• Plan and complete project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality NEPA and permitting products and services.
• Interface directly with key agencies and clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare proposals, and develop and expand client relationships.
• Lead project teams to meet client schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
• Lead, manage, inspire, and mentor staff.

Skills

NEPA compliance

Mining project exp

Permitting expertise

Project management

Regulatory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager – Mining Team Mountain West Remote

Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager to support our mining team in the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska). The ideal candidate will have experience managing federal and state permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for mining and other energy projects, and associated regulations and mining laws. We lead the environmental compliance efforts for our client’s complex and often controversial projects nationwide, including mining, energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage permitting and environmental review processes (environmental impact statements [EISs] and environmental assessments [EAs]) that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; collection of baseline data, preparation of special studies, analysis of environmental, cultural, socioeconomic, and other impacts; and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private mining companies. Our staff work on the most current and important projects including critical mineral projects, energy development, and management of land use, water, recreation, and other resources.

Why you will love working here:

• Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What you will be doing:

• Serve as a permitting and NEPA compliance project manager on large complex mining projects.
• The role may also include project management of other energy and infrastructure projects, when needed.
• Plan and complete project tasks related to the development and delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality NEPA and permitting products and services.
• Interface directly with key agencies and clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare proposals, and develop and expand client relationships.
• Lead project teams to meet client schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
• Lead, manage, inspire, and mentor staff.

What you need to have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science, or related disciplines.
• 6+ years of experience with national/state/local-level environmental reviews, mine permitting, or NEPA project management.

What we would like you to have (preferred experience):

• Master’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science preferred.
• 4+ years of experience managing/preparing NEPA documents or environmental permitting.
• Recent working experience with the Bureau of Land Management and/or U.S. Forest Service regulations and policies.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits, reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, and hydrology.
• Experience managing pre-NEPA work (e.g., surveys, data collection).
• Experience with developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets.

Professional skills you will use:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Teams).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks.
• Set challenging and measurable and sustainable goals in collaboration with manager(s).
• Identify and meet the needs of clients within established guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with project team and client to achieve established goals.
• Organize written work in a manner that is clear, easy to follow, and tailored for the intended audience.

We are 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 are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in Benefits Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $108,006.00 - $183,610.00 Colorado Remote Office (CO99) Need help? We're here: [e-mail]

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success.

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About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.