Senior Environmental Planning & Permitting Manager

Jobtailor; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Environmental Leader to oversee permitting strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of development projects. You will lead Environmental Specialists and external consultants, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You will advise senior leadership on environmental risks, coordinate due diligence for acquisitions, and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in environmental permitting or related.
• Proven ability to lead permitting efforts and manage consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting, strategy, and risk management across development projects.
• Provide leadership to Environmental Specialists and external consultants.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and scopes of work for environmental efforts.
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on environmental risks and project viability.
• Direct due diligence for acquisitions and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Land, Legal, and Construction teams.
• Oversee preparation and quality review of studies, permit applications, and agency submissions.
• Develop internal standards and best practices to improve permitting efficiency.
• Escalate and resolve complex environmental issues affecting schedules and costs.
• Support executive presentations and portfolio decisions with environmental insights.
• Monitor environmental regulations and industry trends.
• Maintain project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Environmental Planning

Team Leadership

EHS Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Environmental Software Programs

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Environmental Leader to oversee permitting strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of development projects. You will lead Environmental Specialists and external consultants, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You will advise senior leadership on environmental risks, coordinate due diligence for acquisitions, and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies to drive project success.