Senior Environmental Project Manager

HDR; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental studies, permitting, and NEPA documentation within our Environmental and Regulatory Team. You will guide cross‑functional teams, develop client relationships, and drive opportunities in power and transportation markets.

You will oversee budgeting, QA/QC, and regulatory coordination, with travel for client meetings. A strong background in environmental permitting and leadership is essential to deliver high‑quality NEPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field.
• 10+ years of ecological or cultural resource surveys, NEPA planning and permitting experience.
• Strong writing, analysis, and ability to lead environmental projects.
• Ability to market environmental services and travel for client meetings.
• Experience managing large NEPA documents for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for environmental studies, permitting, and NEPA documentation.
• Lead teams through environmental processes for assessment, reporting, and permitting.
• Develop client relationships and identify new opportunities in power and transportation markets.
• Oversee proposals, budgeting, invoicing, and tracking project financial performance.
• Coordinate field surveys, QA/QC, and prepare permit applications; mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and internal teams; travel as needed.

Skills

NEPA Planning

Environmental Permitting

Regulatory Compliance

Project Leadership

Technical Writing

Client Relationship Building

Mentoring/Leadership

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related

Tools

MS Office

Estimating Software

Scheduling 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is looking for a Senior Environmental Project Manager for our Environmental and Regulatory Team.

We are seeking an experienced professional with strong working knowledge of, and relationships across, the environmental regulatory landscape and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process in the U.S.

This role requires expertise in Section 404/401 permitting and third-party EA/EIS documents. You will manage projects across all phases—from routing and siting to construction compliance—while leading environmental permitting and NEPA documentation efforts.

In the role of Senior Environmental Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as Senior Project Manager for natural and built environment studies, environmental permitting, and NEPA documentation.
• Lead and direct teams through environmental processes for assessment, resource reporting, and permitting.
• Support the growth of our power and transportation market sectors by developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Oversee project management activities including proposals, cost estimates, budgeting, invoicing, and tracking project financial performance.
• Coordinate schedules, provide technical QA/QC, and lead problem resolution for environmental studies and NEPA deliverables.
• Direct field surveys, data interpretation, environmental analysis, and technical writing.
• Develop and implement permitting strategies, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and prepare permit applications.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and promote high-quality work through QA/QC procedures.
• Participate in client and internal meetings; collaborate with scientific, engineering, and regulatory teams.
• Periodic short-term travel for project assignments and client meetings.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with Section 404/401 permitting process and third-party EA/EIS documents.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in ecological or cultural resource surveys, NEPA planning, environmental analysis, and state/federal permitting
• Strong technical writing, environmental analysis, and permitting skills
• Demonstrated ability to market and perform environmental services
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness and ability to travel for client meetings
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff
• Experience managing large, complex NEPA documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects
• Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
• Staff management experience beneficial

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 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-Oklahoma-Tulsa

Other Locations: United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Environmental Planning

Job Posting: Aug 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.