Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Roanoke or Richmond, VA)

• Description
• Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

This position will require a thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. + Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components. + Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing Mid-Atlantic business. + Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Additional responsibilities include:

+ Leading project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials. + Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner. + Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients. + Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project. + Applying technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting. + Advising clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions. + Providing guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects. + Publication of technical papers and delivering presentations at conferences. + Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments. + All other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications
• + B.

S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years (10 years preferred) of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects in the Mid-Atlantic and throughout the United States. + Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas pipeline markets. The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements. + The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required. + Successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team. + Experience with guiding or overseeing staff, directly or indirectly, and assisting with mentoring and career development is preferred. + The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.). + Experience with environmental permitting in other states throughout the United States is also desired. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans

• Job•Environmental •Primary Location•US-VA-Richmond •Other Locations•US-VA-Roanoke •

Schedule:

• Full-time

• Travel:

• Yes, 25 % of the Time

• Req ID:

• 262042
• Job Hire Type
• Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS N/A