Senior Environmental Planning & Permitting Lead – Hybrid

CME Associates; Murfreesboro (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Flexible work schedule

Parental Leave

Health, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

CME Associates seeks an Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead in Tennessee to drive business development, oversee operations, and deliver NEPA and permitting projects. You will guide staff, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements across projects.

The role requires 10+ years in NEPA/permitting, and leadership for multi-disciplinary teams. A hybrid work schedule and strong compensation package are offered, with focus on

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in NEPA and/or permitting.
• Ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness.
• Knowledge of NEPA and environmental permitting processes.
• Experience with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe products and GIS.
• Leadership, business development, client management, project management and production experience.
• Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to guide junior staff and participate in environmental planning and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business development, operations and production effort for Environmental Planning and Permitting market.
• Fee proposals, Scope of Work, Budgeting, Invoicing, Financial Forecasting.
• Aid in the development of NEPA documents and/or permit applications.
• Assist staff in environmental planning and permitting.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to complete projects.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and codes.
• Hire and guide junior staff by providing direction and feedback to support the market.
• Act as point of contact for Environmental Planning & Permitting.
• Development of project work plan and scope of work, manage projects and client relationships.
• Administer quality assurance for project deliverables.
• Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams.
• Ensure staff resources are deployed productively and profitably.
• Conduct regular meetings to balance project needs with staff availability.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Project management

Production

Staff guidance

Regulatory knowledge

NEPA

MS Office

GIS

Adobe products

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

GIS

Job description

CME Associates seeks an Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead in Tennessee to drive business development, oversee operations, and deliver NEPA and permitting projects. You will guide staff, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements across projects.

The role requires 10+ years in NEPA/permitting, and leadership for multi-disciplinary teams. A hybrid work schedule and strong compensation package are offered, with focus on