CEQA Project Manager - Environmental Planning

Overview

Lead CEQA/NEPA compliance projects and manage environmental planning team in Southern California.

Key Responsibilities

• public outreach
• team coordination
• project management
• ceqa/nepa
• environmental analysis
• business development

Tasks

-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. -Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and environmental scientists. -Serve as a project/task manager on environmental compliance projects. -Driving thought leadership and MNS name recognition by presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and serving in a leadership role in professional organizations. -Provide project management oversight on projects, including preparing and managing project budgets and task descriptions, and interacting with clients and subconsultants. -Support clients in need of CEQA/NEPA environmental compliance, including but not limited to overseeing CEQA/NEPA documents and related technical studies, preparing environmental analyses, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents. -Lead business development activities, including preparing proposals, participating in project interviews, and conducting proactive business development with key clients.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• master’s
• 8+ years
• aicp
• data analysis
• leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or a related field. -Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. -Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of planning and environmental professionals. -A valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required. -Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders. -Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. -Strong technical writing, data analysis, and analytical skills with attention to detail. -Ability to strategize the environmental compliance needs of a given project. -Supervision and management of environmental planning staff. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff. -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. -Staff and project/task management experience preferred. -An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.

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About Mns Engineers, Inc.

-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.

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