Senior Environmental Regulatory & Waterfront Project Lead

The Foth Companies; Petaluma (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager to oversee environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront construction projects across multiple offices, including Petaluma, CA. This hybrid role involves coordinating fieldwork, permitting, project teams, proposals, and technical reporting.

You will manage client relationships, drive business development, supervise environmental documents, and ensure compliance with EPA NPDES permits and local zoning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Coastal Zone Management/Planning, Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar environmental engineering role.
• Private-sector or government experience in environmental, engineering or construction fields.
• Proven track record delivering local, state and federal permitting primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
• Experience with EPA NPDES permits and local zoning/planning boards.
• Experience reviewing architectural/engineering plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of project oversight and management for multiple environmental, regulatory, and construction projects throughout the Northeast.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the regulations and procedures governing coastal/waterfront construction and have established relationships with key regulatory agency personnel.
• Oversee implementation of specialized projects that include coastal/waterfront development, docks and marinas, beach-dune system enhancement, inlet stabilization and maintenance, waterway improvements including shoreline stabilization structures, stormwater drainage systems, and environmental restoration projects.
• Support Client Managers with developing leads, expanding existing clientele, organizing marketing efforts, contributing to business development activities, assisting in preparation of RFQ/RFP response packages and making shortlist presentations.
• Coordinate environmental and technical fieldwork, obtain project regulatory approvals, collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams/personnel, and drive proposal and project procurement.
• Maintain relationships with high-level clientele, government officials, and numerous contractors/vendors.
• Participate in professional organizations, networking activities, expert panels and other speaking engagements.
• Supervise the completion of Environmental Impact Statements, environmental assessments, biological assessments, field observation reports and other technical reports.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Coastal/waterfront development

Client relations

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or related field)

Job description

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager to oversee environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront construction projects across multiple offices, including Petaluma, CA. This hybrid role involves coordinating fieldwork, permitting, project teams, proposals, and technical reporting.

You will manage client relationships, drive business development, supervise environmental documents, and ensure compliance with EPA NPDES permits and local zoning,