Senior Environmental Project Manager CEQA / NEPA

Synergy Staffing; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks a Full Time Senior Environmental Project Manager in Santa Ana. The ideal candidate will specialize in CEQA and NEPA processes, managing environmental projects and client interactions. Responsibilities also include team leadership and driving business development.

Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in project management.
• Experience with CEQA and NEPA document preparation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare Initial Studies, EIRs, and environmental documents.
• Oversee team coordination and staff mentorship.
• Engage in business development and client relations.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Business Development

Team Coordination

Excellent Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning, Ecology or a related field

Job description

We're seeking a Full Time Senior Environmental Project Manager specializing in environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA ) and National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA) . This position involves the preparation of environmental documentation for various types of projects, but with a strong focus on transportation infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have experience managing both locally and Federally-funded roadway projects, including a strong background with Caltrans requirements, including the Standard Environmental Reference (SER). Experience with Caltrans-specific technical studies, annotated outlines, joint documents, and methodologies / protocols is preferred.

The Senior Environmental Project Manager will manage all aspects of environmental review including the preparation of environmental notices, CEQA documents, NEPA documents , and team coordination. The position will require interaction and interface with Caltrans staff and other transportation agencies to process environmental deliverables. They will provide all aspects of project management such as client communications, progress reports, cost tracking, staff mentorship, and quality control. The position will include an emphasis on client engagement, marketing, proposal preparation, client interviews, and business development .

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The management and preparation of Initial Studies, EIRs, joint documents, and other CEQA / NEPA documents
• Business development, client engagement, proposal preparation, project interviews, and other marketing activities
• Team coordination, staff oversight / mentorship, and working both with our local professionals and the other offices of the company.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning, Ecology or a related field is required.
• 10 or more years of experience is preferred.
• Proven experience with project management and client relations
• A focus on business development with an ability to procure new and repeat clients
• Able to build relationships with a wide variety of people is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams is required
• A desire to produce first-class work and the ability to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company's service offerings, and the standards relevant to your projects is required.
• Candidate must have a Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• Candidate must have the ability to work both remotely and in-person at the Santa Ana office
• Candidate must have the ability to travel (primarily locally) for fieldwork, client meetings, staffing support, community outreach / stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.

BENEFITS :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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