Senior Project Manager Energy Development Permitting
$100,000–$180,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to obtain necessary approvals for energy generation and infrastructure projects by fostering client connections through proactive business development and existing relationships. Prepare, organize, and produce environmental compliance management plans, permit applications, and other environmental documents to guide compliance implementation throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate with field personnel and environmental specialists to track commitments and ensure permit conditions are met during construction. Manage fast-paced projects with changing requirements while providing mentorship to staff on permitting strategies, document preparation, and career growth.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or a related field or equivalent work experience
- Experience with proactive business development
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
- Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment
- All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization
Desired Qualifications
- Candidates that have technical expertise in managing large complex projects to meet project milestones within schedule and budget expectations is essential
- Candidates that have a demonstrated track record working on linear projects and with public regulated utilities is preferred
- Experience with leading stakeholder outreach programs for energy projects
- Experience developing projects on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands
- Experience with linear energy infrastructure projects being developed by publicly regulated utilities
- Strong technical writing and research skills as well as solid written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment
- Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team
- Five (5) or more years' experience managing the permitting process for energy project teams and mentorship of team members
- Experience with managing environmental resource specialists and managing large project teams
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