Senior Environmental Project Leader – NEPA & Routing

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead and deliver complex permitting, routing, and NEPA projects from Lafayette, Louisiana. You will drive client relationships, coordinate with regulators, and ensure high-quality outcomes across local, state, and federal levels.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of environmental leadership, strong communication, and proven experience in managing large multidisciplinary teams, schedules, and budgets throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
• 10 years related environmental, planning, or regulatory experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting, NEPA and FERC projects for private and public clients
• Manage project teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Develop routing and siting studies and coordinate with regulators
• Prepare testimony and permit applications

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead and deliver complex permitting, routing, and NEPA projects from Lafayette, Louisiana. You will drive client relationships, coordinate with regulators, and ensure high-quality outcomes across local, state, and federal levels.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of environmental leadership, strong communication, and proven experience in managing large multidisciplinary teams, schedules, and budgets throughout project lifecycles.