Senior Environmental Project Manager, Permitting

Broadreach Executive Search and Staffing Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

HSA/FSA

Life and disability insurance

tuition reimbursement

professional membership coverage

paid family leave

10 paid holidays

10 to 20 days of vacation

paid sick leave

Job summary

Broadreach Executive Search and Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced environmental permitting and project management professional in Massachusetts. You will identify regulatory requirements, coordinate with agencies, and prepare technical reports and permit applications for diverse projects.

The role involves leading project teams, developing proposals, and managing budgets, with regular interactions with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful permitting outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting experience in project management and environmental permitting.
• Massachusetts permitting experience including regulatory coordination and permit application development.
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MESA, MEPA, CEPA, Chapter 91, and Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404, and 408.
• Hands-on experience managing permitting applications from start to finish.
• Comfort representing clients in public settings.
• Familiarity with RFPs, invitations for bid, and tendering documents.
• Ability to review project work for cost, accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify project-specific environmental regulatory requirements and coordinate with resource agency personnel.
• Write and review technical reports; develop federal, state, and local permit applications.
• Present at public meetings and conservation commission hearings; drive permitting across multiple projects.
• Develop proposals and manage projects and budgets; build and lead project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, stakeholders, and internal staff; perform and oversee technical work.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Environmental Science

Law degree

Related field

Job description

What You'll Do

• Identify project-specific environmental regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with resource agency personnel
• Write and review technical reports
• Develop federal, state, and local environmental permit applications
• Present at public meetings and conservation commission hearings
• Drive successful permitting across multiple, varied projects

Project Management

• Develop proposals and manage projects and budgets
• Build and lead project teams
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, stakeholders, and internal staff
• Perform and oversee technical work, including field work as needed

Business Development

• Maintain existing client relationships and help pursue new clients and opportunities

What You Bring

• 10+ years of consulting experience in project management and environmental permitting
• Demonstrated Massachusetts permitting experience, including regulatory coordination and permit application development
• Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MESA, MEPA, CEPA, Chapter 91, and Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404, and 408
• Hands-on experience managing permitting applications from start to finish
• Comfort representing clients in public settings
• Familiarity with RFPs, invitations for bid, and tendering documents
• Ability to review project work for cost, accuracy, completeness, and constructability
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines cost-effectively

Nice to Have

• Waterfront and in-water permitting for climate resiliency and infrastructure projects in the City of Boston
• Experience with coastal resilience planning, restoration, and adaptation strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree required; master's in environmental science, law degree, or related field preferred. An advanced degree may offset some experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• employee stock purchase program
• HSA/FSA
• life and disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• professional membership coverage
• paid family leave
• 10 paid holidays
• 10 to 20 days of vacation
• and paid sick leave.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.