Senior Environmental Project Manager | NEPA & Permitting Lead

Sigma Earth; Oregon; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Life, short and long-term disability

401k match and tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an Environmental Project Manager / Senior NEPA Specialist to lead environmental consulting projects across energy, infrastructure, and transportation markets in the Northwest. This client-facing senior role handles delivery, project management, and business development, expanding Apex’s NEPA services in Central Oregon and the Northwest.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in environmental consulting with NEPA focus, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, health and safety, or related field.
• Eight+ years in environmental consulting with at least seven years NEPA.
• Experience managing projects end-to-end (scope, schedule, budget, contracts).
• Experience delivering NEPA documentation with federal, state, local agencies.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local environmental regulations (OSHA/EPA).
• Strong writing, PM, leadership, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.
• Develop client relationships and manage sales and delivery.
• Commitment to safe work practices and leadership.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and environmental data tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental projects from initiation to completion.
• Serve as task manager on complex federal/state projects.
• Develop NEPA docs, permitting strategies, and reports.
• Conduct field activities, site assessments, data collection.
• Evaluate data and provide practical regulatory recommendations.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Act as primary client contact, scope and negotiate.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field staff.
• Grow NEPA practice in the Northwest.
• Stay current on regulations and standards.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Environmental data management tools

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking an Environmental Project Manager / Senior NEPA Specialist to lead environmental consulting projects across energy, infrastructure, and transportation markets in the Northwest. This client-facing senior role handles delivery, project management, and business development, expanding Apex’s NEPA services in Central Oregon and the Northwest.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in environmental consulting with NEPA focus, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership.