Senior Environmental Project Manager (TxDOT NEPA)

Halff Associates, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Environmental NEPA Project Manager in Texas (Austin or San Antonio) to lead complex environmental projects focusing on NEPA compliance and TxDOT guidelines.

You will direct planning, data analysis, reporting, and client relations across multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of environmental experience, strong communication, and a proactive mentorship mindset, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of environmental studies or equivalent experience.
• Thorough understanding of NEPA requirements and TxDOT guidelines.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements (transportation/public works).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, CAD and/or GPS is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public communication experience.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on a variety of environmental projects.
• Manage environmental projects from planning through completion: scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, client coordination.
• Conduct and coordinate environmental assessments ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Review and interpret environmental data for compliance with requirements.
• Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory programs.
• Develop concise technical reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Manage QA/QC to meet Halff and standards.
• Apply technical expertise per project standards and practices.
• Coordinate and support field activities.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Plan public involvement events (meetings/hearings).
• Serve as primary client contact and build strong relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client solutions.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Support business development efforts including pursuits and RFQs.

Skills

NEPA expertise

Project management

Client coordination

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

CAD / GPS

Job description

Senior Environmental Project Manager (TxDOT NEPA), Austin or San Antonio

Halff has an opening for an experienced Senior Environmental NEPA Project Manager to join our growing Environmental team. This position is ideal for an environmental professional with strong experience in NEPA requirements and TxDOT guidelines who is looking to grow their career with Halff. The role offers opportunities for professional development, business growth, and ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Provide technical leadership on a variety of environmental projects.
• Manage environmental projects from initial planning through completion, including scope development, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client coordination.
• Conduct and coordinate environmental assessments, including data collection and analysis, while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Review and interpret environmental data for compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory programs.
• Develop clear, concise technical reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control to ensure deliverables meet client expectations, Halff requirements, and applicable standards.
• Apply technical expertise in accordance with project-specific standards, criteria, deliverables, and best practices.
• Coordinate and support field activities.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Plan public involvement events (i.e., public meetings and hearings).
• Serve as a primary client contact, building strong relationships, understanding client needs, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective client solutions.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Support business development efforts by identifying pursuits and assisting with the preparation of proposals and RFQs.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or a related field; master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of environmental studies or equivalent relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of NEPA requirements, including preparation of TxDOT NEPA documents, TxDOT pre-certifications, guidelines, and requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, guidelines, and procedures, preferably related to transportation, public works, water resources, or projects involving federal funding or permitting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, CADD and/or GPS technology is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with the public.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

The Halff Environmental Advantage

• Halff's environmental scientists, planners, geologists and cultural resources specialists have a shared tenure - 25 years in some cases - that enables us to provide an unmatched level of continuity in our approach from shared project experience.
• The average tenure of Halff's Environmental team leaders is 10 years.
• Halff's environmental expertise allows for a categorically broad and diverse range of services.

Halff's Environmental Services

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation Services
• Wetland Delineation and Section 404/10 Permitting and Mitigation
• Cultural Resources Management
• Wildlife Habitat Assessments and Threatened/Endangered Species Surveys and Relocation
• GIS Geodatabase Development and Environmental Constraints Mapping/Analysis
• Oil and Gas Pipeline Permitting
• Electric Transmission Line Routing Studies and Expert Testimony
• Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation and Regulatory Closures
• Comprehensive Asbestos Consulting Services
• Storm Water Compliance
• Public Involvement

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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