Senior Environmental Manager

Description

• Coordinate and prepare for meetings with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory audiences (including local, state, and federal regulators).
• Manage the preparation of documentation including permit applications, regulatory filings, and all client-facing deliverables (e.g., status reports, habitat assessments).
• Utilize field research and available data to document conclusions concisely.
• Develop Pape-Dawson's book of business by representing the firm to clients and at public forums, developing proposals for new work, responding to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and identifying strategic growth areas for the Environmental Group.
• Manage assigned projects including stakeholder and client engagement and communications, budget and project plan tracking and adherence, ensuring the quality of all client deliverables, and routine internal and external reporting.

Requirements

• TxDOT environmental pre-certifications preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Must be flexible to work within the office hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday; occasional overtime as need to meet project deadlines.
• Independent research and problem-solving skills within a work environment.
• 7 years' experience preparing environmental assessments for regulatory audiences (e.g., CWA Section 404, ESA Section 10, NEPA).
• Advanced degree.
• Professional certification - AICP/GISP.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning or similar discipline. Advanced degree a plus.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all levels of employees in an organization.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel; proficiency in ArcGIS preferred.
• High level knowledge of environmental regulations such as; the National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act and, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
• Exceptional technical writing skills**
• Experience with ESA Section 10 permitting (i.e., development of Habitat Conservation Plans supporting an incidental Take Permit application).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance