Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager to lead utility, water, solar, telecom and other development projects, acting as a strategic advisor. You will attract and retain clients while developing growth strategies and expanding service offerings.

The role requires strong leadership, a proven record of managing complex projects, and the ability to coordinate with diverse agencies. Willingness to travel is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Archaeology, Architectural History, or a closely related field.
• 12 years of professional experience in environmental consulting or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and Siting and Routing Studies.
• Strong writing and analysis skills with ability to provide examples.
• Ability to perform duties independently and meet short deadlines.
• Willingness to travel as required by business demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of professionals and technical staff on complex environmental planning projects.
• Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules and project resources.
• Track and manage project deliverables and attend/lead project meetings.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies; document compliance with resource protection measures.
• Conduct background research and data collection to articulate practical recommendations.
• Assist with new business presentations and review/approve formal RFP proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

NEPA knowledge

Siting & routing studies

Strong writing & analysis

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies/Science/Planning/Engineering/Archaeology/Architectural History

Tools

Salesforce

ESRI GIS

Job description

About Eocene Environmental Group

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: Forestry & Utility Division, Environmental Division, Technology & Innovation Division, Sustainability Division.

Job Summary

The Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager will lead utility, water, solar, telecom, and other development projects, acting as a strategic advisor. The role requires attracting and retaining clients while developing strategies to drive company growth and service expansion. Strong leadership and a proven track record in managing complex projects are essential.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental planning projects.
• Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources.
• Track and manage project deliverables.
• Attend and lead project meetings.
• Interact and coordinate with various clientele, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
• Document compliance / noncompliance with resource protection measures.
• Conduct background research and data collection to articulate practical recommendations to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations.
• Review and approve formal proposals in response to Requests For Proposals (RFP).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Position will require travel as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Archaeology, Architectural History, or a closely related field.
• 12 years professional experience working in environmental consulting or a closely related environmental industry.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and Siting and Routing Studies.
• Strong writing and analysis skills with the ability to provide examples.
• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines.
• Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required by business demands.
• Proven record of successfully managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to interpret contracts and scope of work documents and disseminate information to employees.
• Effective communication skills, including: Able to communicate with all levels of employees, both technical and non‑technical; verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to train and educate employees.
• Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and interact with employees and vendors.

Preferred Experience

• Previous managerial experience.
• Financial training and/or certifications.
• Project management training and/or certifications.
• M.S. degree in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline.
• Experience as Environmental Expert Witness.
• Experience working with or for federal, state, or local agencies is a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Organizing and facilitating coordination meetings, both in person and virtual, for multi‑disciplinary teams across a variety of internal and external parties.
• Public outreach and engagement.
• Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Collector, Survey123, etc.).
• Excellent navigation skills and good driving record.
• Experience driving a four‑wheel drive vehicle off‑road or in rough terrain.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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