Senior Project Manager (Environmental)

Harris & Associates

The Role

Overview

Manage environmental compliance for large infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

  • document review
  • permit compliance
  • sampling review
  • contract drafting
  • field audits
  • reporting input

Tasks

-Review the collection of pertinent documentation including waste manifest forms from truck drivers during off-haul and disposal of hazardous materials. -Provide input to the PCM’s monthly reports. -Manage one’s own time and the time of others to meet project deadlines. -Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work. -Perform monitoring of adequacy of protection and segregation of materials stockpiled for use by the Contractor within the Project. -Develop and draft environmental contract changes including Findings of Fact, Record of Negotiations, Change Orders, and Directive Letters as requested and/or necessary. -Perform oversight monitoring of the Contractor’s compliance with the Authority initiated permit conditions and final permit conditions. -Attend monthly permitting review meetings. -Participate in change order negotiations as requested by the Contract Manager. -Review sampling of materials on an as-directed, check-testing basis. -Perform oversight monitoring of the Contractor’s compliance with requirements of the Final Environmental Documents and applicable permits. -Review environmental submittals, perform environmental oversight of Requirements Management reports, and request for information (RFIs). -Review hazardous material plans, review material removed and disposed of for payment purposes. -Review sampling requirements, disposal requirements, and disposal location. -Review the Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan. -Perform field surveillance and audits to check compliance with the following:

Requirements

  • 12+ years
  • project management
  • ceqa
  • nepa
  • regulatory
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Ability to multi-task and change priorities quickly. -12+ years of professional environmental experience with 8+ years relevant project/program management experience -CEQA/NEPA Documentation -Applied knowledge and demonstrated experience with developing and coordinating permit applications and/or amendments and construction notifications for United States Army Corps of Engineers 404 permitting, Regional Water Quality Control Board 401 permit, CDFW 2081 and Master Streambed Alteration Agreements, USFWS/NMFS Biological Opinion. -Experience working with regulatory agencies -Evidence of continuing education in federal, state and local environmental regulations. -Ability to take initiative to resolve conflicts that arise during the project with internal team and subconsultants, clients, and regulatory agencies. -Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to facilitate timely communication to various project parties. -Knowledge of CEQA and NEPA statutes, guidelines, case law and related activities and analysis. -Applied knowledge and demonstrated experience with other federal and state environmental laws and regulatory requirements, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. -Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required -Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, urban/environmental planning or related field. An advanced degree (Masters) in any of these areas is desirable but not required.

Benefits

-Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance -Health & Well-Being Allowance -Environmental Management Plan -Hazardous Materials Remediation Plan -Tuition reimbursement -401K Match -Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plans -PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!

The Company

About Harris & Associates

-Founded in 1974 by engineers seeking freedom from bureaucracy, the firm grew in the Bay Area with a passion for civil design and project delivery. -Expanded under new leadership to emphasize environmental, planning, and advisory services. -Headquartered in Concord, CA, with offices throughout California, Nevada, and Washington, serving public-sector and institutional clients. -Regularly secures multimillion‑dollar projects—from stormwater pump stations and school district bonds to highway and high‑speed rail efforts. -Specializes in municipal, water, transportation, and education sectors, offering planning, funding, engineering, environmental compliance, and construction services. -Notable for agility: mid-sized structure ensures responsiveness while delivering large-scale infrastructure and community-focused facilities.

Sector Specialisms

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Environmental Planning and Compliance

Strategic Advisory Consulting

Municipal Finance

Sustainable and Resilient Planning

Infrastructure

Public Facilities

Transportation

Water Resources

Environmental

Municipal Projects

Public Sector

Community Development