Sr Environmental Project Manager- Coastal Communities & Ports

Energy Vault; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role involves overseeing the environmental review process for diverse coastal and port-related projects, ensuring compliance with CEQA and NEPA regulations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience with proven project management skills and a strong commitment to client delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management and business development.
• Experience with environmental documents for federal and state agencies.
• BA/BS or higher in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental project delivery for port and coastal projects.
• Coordinate environmental impact analyses and technical studies.
• Manage project finances and client relationships.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Sciences

Professional Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of coastal communities and ports, and we’ll help you go all the way!

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for? Our Natural Resources & Impact Assessment Group provides environmental impact documentation and permitting services for a broad range of interesting clients and projects, working across multiple geographies and market sectors, including maritime and coastal projects throughout California and the Pacific.

GHDis looking for an experiencedSenior Environmental Project Managerto work in the San Francisco Bay Area orSouthern California. The ideal candidate should have significant experience overseeing the environmental review process for coastal and port-related projects. Our San Francisco and Southern California office affiliations include San Francisco, Oakland, Concord, Irvine, Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego. Work location will comprise both in-office and remote (work from home) arrangements.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Client-facing contract and collaborative project manager overseeing multi-disciplinary environmental delivery for a diverse range of project types.
• Coordinate preparation of environmental impact analyses for port and coastal projects in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Coordinate preparation of environmental technical studies and reports, including for biological resources, special status species, and other environmental resources.
• Coordinate preparation of federal, state, regional, and local agency regulatory permitting applications.
• Coordinate mitigation planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Contribute to proposal pursuits with new and existing clients throughout California and the Pacific with an emphasis on port, maritime, and coastal projects. Maintain positive company relations with existing clients and develop new clients. Manage and prepare proposals for new task orders under existing on-call contracts, including the development of related marketing materials and fee proposals for environmental tasks.
• Provide senior technical expertise regarding natural resources and impact assessments; be generally recognized as a leader or emerging leader in the maritime and coastal market.
• As project manager, supervise CEQA and NEPA processes, and manage environmental assessments and specialized studies for medium-to-large, complex, or controversial projects.
• Conduct research and coordinate with public and private clients, internal and external engineering partners, technical subconsultants, and regulatory/resource agencies.
• Perform billable work on projects per established goals and manage project financials successfully for environmental tasks.Responsible for project excellence, including communication, client management, and fiscal management.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• May perform other project or non-project related tasks as appropriate.

Skills and Experience:

• Contract and project management with an emphasis on client delivery.
• Technical expertise in CEQA, NEPA, permitting, and mitigation planning and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, team player, and ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Commitment to producing quality work within established budgets and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Office Suite software, and internet research applications.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS or higher, in environmental sciences, engineering, urban planning, geography, public administration, or a closely related field. Professional certifications are a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience providing most or all essential duties and responsibilities noted above, with emphases on project management and business development. Project experience involving environmental documents for federal, state, and regional agencies (e.g., USACE, USFWS, NMFS, CDFW, Coastal Commission, BCDC, and RWQCB) and mitigation planning and implementation is attractive.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary Range: $140,000-$210,000 based on experience and location