Senior Regulatory Project Manager

McMillen, Inc.; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 135,772 - 197,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Generous PTO

Stock ownership opportunity

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Regulatory Project Manager for their Regulatory and Natural Resources team in Bellingham, WA. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary projects related to environmental licensing and permitting. Candidates should have 15–20 years of experience in regulatory and environmental projects, strong project management skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in FERC licensing, environmental permitting, or NEPA-related work.
• Proven experience managing complex regulatory and environmental projects.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication and agency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regulatory, environmental, and permitting projects.
• Coordinate the preparation of licensing and compliance documents.
• Facilitate consultations with agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Document management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

GIS software

Job description

Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!

Senior Regulatory Project Manager

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Senior Regulatory Project Manager to join our Regulatory and Natural Resources team, supporting environmental licensing, permitting, and compliance projects across in the Western U.S. region, with a preferred physical location between Sacramento, CA and Bellingham, WA. This senior-level role will manage multidisciplinary projects involving environmental scientists, engineers, and regulatory experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regulatory, environmental, and permitting projects, serving as both project manager and technical lead.
• Coordinate the preparation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing, permitting, and compliance documents, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Facilitate agency and stakeholder consultations, including meeting coordination, documentation, and follow‑up actions.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of technical and regulatory documentation, including environmental assessments, permit applications, and study plans.
• Mentor project staff and contribute to team development, fostering collaboration across offices and disciplines.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client outreach, and strategic planning.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams, maintaining strong relationships through responsive and professional engagement.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA).
• Contribute to organizational growth by promoting continuous improvement and sharing best practices in project and document management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Environmental Policy, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 15–20 years of professional experience in FERC licensing, environmental permitting, or NEPA‑related work (consulting experience strongly preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex regulatory and environmental projects, including natural resource studies.
• Strong technical writing and document management skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Exceptional project management skills, including budget oversight, schedule management, and team coordination.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, agency coordination, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with GIS software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver high‑quality work in a deadline‑driven environment.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $135,772 - $197,457 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Who we are

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee‑owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting‑edge technology, and a balanced work‑life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real‑world functionality.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.