Northern California CEQA Lead
Mns Engineers, Inc.
Management and expansion of environmental compliance (CEQA/NEPA) projects in Northern California, with potential to build a team of environmental professionals. Option for remote or hybrid work.
17d ago
$160,000 - $200,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
San Francisco Bay Area
Hybrid
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Construction Management
Land Surveying
Transportation services
Water Resources services
Government Services
Federal Services
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Water Resources
Government Services
Federal
Role
What you would be doing
environmental compliance
project coordination
client relationships
thought leadership
technical consulting
financial management
- In conjunction with firm leadership, reestablishing industry contacts and building relationships with existing and prospective clients to build a steady and growing pipeline and backlog.
- Coordinating the work of consultants/contractors and other employees who are assigned to specific projects.
- Driving thought leadership and MNS name recognition by actively engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry in Northern California, contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in a leadership role in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader.
- Working with company leadership to achieve performance goals for the Environmental Services team to grow market share in Northern California.
- Planning and coordinating projects and developing scope of work and work plans including preparing environmental compliance documents, planning assessments, environmental research and assessment, data analysis functions, timelines, budget, and invoicing.
- Facilitating the public involvement process with meetings and/or presentations to bring together interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support.
- Serving as a technical consultant and advisor to elected officials, citizen groups, and other stakeholders related to planning policies/standards, issues, processes, procedures, zoning/rezoning issues, ordinance changes, and environmental regulations.
- Leading environmental compliance as a project manager or technical specialist focused in Northern California, overseeing CEQA/NEPA documents and related technical studies, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents.
- Coordinating complex environmental projects and/or multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional planning efforts.
- Guiding and overseeing Northern California staff in technical, management, leadership, and client service skill sets.
- Ensuring the MNS Environmental Services team in Northern California excels both technically and financially by overseeing project performance and maintaining high standards in proposal and work product quality.
What you bring
bachelor’s
project management
communication
environmental compliance
supervising
aicp
- Progressively responsible project management experience working on Northern California projects and with clients for projects involving private development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education.
- Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
- Ability to strategize the environmental compliance needs of a given project, from exemptions and exclusions to EIRs and EISs.
- Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.
- Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of planning and environmental professionals.
- An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
- Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization.
- Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.
- Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required
- Experience and technical knowledge managing environmental compliance related documents for a variety of projects and clients, including private development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education.
- Supervising a team. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff.
- Must have proven ability and experience supervising staff.
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Company
Overview
- Founded in the early 2000s, MNS Engineers has established itself as a trusted partner in the engineering sector.
- Specializing in projects that span a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and water resources.
- The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient engineering solutions.
- From large-scale infrastructure projects to sustainable energy solutions, MNS Engineers has demonstrated versatility and innovation.
- Notable projects include major transport systems, utility infrastructure, and water resource management solutions.
- The company is known for its ability to adapt and provide tailored solutions for complex challenges in engineering.
- Making a difference every day.
- Mission: provide quality infrastructure services that improve people’s lives.
- Systems: sound business practices; organized systems for good work/life balance; use of state‑of‑the‑art technology; modern efficient financial systems with real‑time organized data; highly effective business development and marketing.
- People: motivated staff; benefits that equal or exceed market; organized ongoing recruitment; high‑quality, appropriate training in technical, business management, supervision and project management; clearly defined career paths.
- Leadership: clearly defined and broadly communicated vision, values and goals; organizational chart defining leadership; leadership development plan and ownership expansion policies with clear definitions.