Environmental Project Manager (FT - Hybrid)
$97,000–$150,000 year
HybridSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage projects and proposal pursuits by preparing environmental documentation for development, infrastructure, and policy projects. Lead hands-on management of categorical exemptions, initial studies, mitigated negative declarations, EIRs, and related CEQA compliance studies in accordance with CEQA and NEPA guidelines. Confirm requirements are met by completing analysis and documentation within specific guidelines while ensuring client satisfaction as the primary contact for CEQA deliverables. Create and commit to appropriate schedules, scopes, and budgets to focus on project success, managing existing and anticipated workloads to prioritize deadlines. Incorporate sub-consultant reports and personal research into environmental documents while actively contributing to proposals, administrative assignments, and business development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, geography, planning or related field (or in process)
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience with a government agency or firm in a field related to environmental analysis and reporting
- Familiar with CEQA and active roles in coordination and management of the various levels of study
- Understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, CEQA and applicable processing requirements
- Have exposure in working as a key project manager on environmental review/analysis assignments, working with clients and interdisciplinary teams and delivering quality reports on time and within budget
- Technical competence and understanding of all 20 topical areas of Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines and knowledge and awareness of the State CEQA Guidelines, guidance materials available at OPR and relevant court cases that have implications for the practice of CEQA throughout California
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Class "C" California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Must be able to travel to client sites and/or job sites
- Must be available for occasional overtime work
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects
Desired Qualifications
- Background and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Creative Cloud a plus
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make creative and solution-oriented recommendations
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communications skills
- Ability to multi-task on assignments and to be flexible with the range of assignments
- Keen attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated capabilities with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary
- Must be living locally or within the State of CA
- Must be willing to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations
- Must be willing to drive as part of the employee's job responsibilities
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