Senior Environmental Project Manager (NEPA)

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead NEPA/ESA workflows, coordinate environmental assessments, and support documentation for regulatory consultations. Responsibilities include preparing permit applications and delivering client-facing materials with a focus on quality and timely completion.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of EPA/NEPA experience, strong technical writing, and the ability to develop new business through RFQs and proposals.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, or similar; advanced degree a plus.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations (NHPA, ESA, CWA 404, Rivers and Harbors Act 10).
• 10+ years preparing environmental assessments for regulatory audiences (e.g., CWA 404, ESA 10, NEPA).
• Exceptional technical writing skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• TxDOT environmental pre-certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel; ArcGIS preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects including stakeholder and client engagement, budget and project plan tracking, ensuring quality of client deliverables, and routine reporting.
• Coordinate and prepare for meetings with clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Develop book of business by representing the firm, developing proposals, RFQ responses, and identifying growth areas for the Environmental Group.
• Utilize field research and available data to document conclusions concisely.
• Manage the preparation of documentation including permit applications, regulatory filings, and client-facing deliverables.

Skills

Technical writing

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in environmental sciences or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Environmental Project Manager

Pape-Dawson is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to support our growing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) book of business. This position will be responsible for coordinating and authoring environmental assessments and support documentation for regulatory consultation. This includes but not limited to Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Habitat Conservation Plans, and Biological Assessments. Experience with Waters of the U.S. regulations is preferred, including demonstrated experience with Section 401 and 404 permits.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects including stakeholder and client engagement and communications, budget and project plan tracking and adherence, ensuring the quality of all client deliverables, and routine internal and external reporting.
• Coordinate and prepare for meetings with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory audiences (including local, state, and federal regulators).
• Develop Pape-Dawson's book of business by representing the firm to clients and at public forums, developing proposals for new work, responding to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and identifying strategic growth areas for the Environmental Group.
• Utilize field research and available data to document conclusions concisely.
• Manage the preparation of documentation including permit applications, regulatory filings, and all client-facing deliverables (e.g., status reports, habitat assessments).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, or similar discipline. Advanced degree a plus.
• High level knowledge of environmental regulations such as the National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act and, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
• 10+ years' experience preparing environmental assessments for regulatory audiences (e.g., CWA Section 404, ESA Section 10, NEPA).
• Independent research and problem-solving skills within a work environment.
• Exceptional technical writing skills**.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• TxDOT environmental pre-certifications preferred.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel; proficiency in ArcGIS preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all levels of employees in an organization.
• Must be flexible to work within the office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday; occasional overtime as need to meet project deadlines.

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.