Senior Environmental Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Environmental Project Manager, where you will lead impactful natural resources projects in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to work on diverse ecological studies and federal/state permitting processes, making a difference in the southeastern US's environmental landscape. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, you'll thrive in a supportive, employee-owned culture that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth. If you're passionate about environmental science and eager to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in ecological surveys and environmental permitting.
• Strong project management skills with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage natural resources projects and environmental permitting services.
• Lead ecological field surveys, data analysis, and report writing.
• Coordinate with clients and teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Project Management

Ecological Surveys

Technical Writing

Environmental Analysis

Client Relations

Natural Resource Assessments

Federal and State Permitting

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating Software

Project Management Software

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Senior Environmental Project Manager for our Environmental and Regulatory Team, to be based out of one of HDR’s North Carolina (Charlotte and Raleigh) or South Carolina (Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia) office locations.

Who You Are

You are an experienced environmental professional with strong working knowledge of and relationships across the environmental regulatory landscape in the southeastern US. You enjoy managing natural resources projects (e.g., wetlands, aquatics, terrestrial), ecological surveys, technical writing, environmental analysis document preparation, and federal and state permitting in support of private sector energy, industrial and infrastructure projects. You are able to market as well as perform environmental services. You work well autonomously, but also have excellent communication skills and enjoy collaborative organizations and environments. You are proficient in the preparation and management of environmental permit applications, natural resource assessments, and biological assessments. You are passionate about identifying and applying pragmatic and innovative solutions to exceed clients’ expectations while also delivering projects within schedule and budget. You are seeking a new opportunity with an employee-owned company that can provide you with support to succeed and grow in your career, starting with onboarding into your new role, and the chance to be part of a growing team supporting diverse market sectors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Function as a Senior Environmental Project Manager for natural resources studies and environmental permitting and related services for the Environmental and Regulatory Team in the southeastern US.
• Responsible for project management, proposal and cost estimate development, budgeting and invoicing, and management of projects’ financial key performance indicators to complete work on schedule and within budget.
• Direct the technical and administrative aspects of natural resources studies, coordinate schedules, providing technical QA, and lead problem resolution.
• Coordination and collaboration with other staff and clients including task delegation, client and internal project meetings, client relations, and coordination with scientific and engineering teams and regulatory agencies.
• Lead and manage ecological field surveys and assessments, data interpretation, analysis, and report writing.
• Lead the development of natural resources and environmental permitting strategies and report preparation.
• Manage and deliver multiple projects concurrently with very little to no oversight from senior staff.
• Provide QAQC and technical guidance on development of deliverables and implement QAQC procedures to promote high quality work.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, or closely related field
• 10 years experience performing ecological surveys, technical writing, environmental analysis document preparation, and federal and state environmental permitting
• Must be able to market as well as perform environmental services
• Experience with wetlands, aquatics, terrestrial and other related studies
• Specific experience with permitting in the southeastern US including:
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Section 404 and Regional General Permitting
• USACE Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
• USACE Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan development and inspections
• Erosion and Sediment Control design concepts
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission environmental assessment, resource reporting, and permitting
• State or Local Riparian Buffer Authorizations
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 7 Endangered Species Act Consultations
• National Environmental Policy Act regulation and document preparation
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Self-motivated, positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude with a willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to travel for field assignments and client meetings, and conduct field work in difficult or remote conditions
• Ability to make sound decisions and advise other Senior Managers and clients on environmental regulatory requirements and processes
• Ability to mentor junior level staff and provide career development responsibilities and opportunities
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations

United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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