Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Permitting (Morristown, NJ)

Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Services Global Practice is seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager for Environmental Permitting to support our existing portfolio of energy clients with projects in New Jersey. This role involves managing external environmental consultants, tracking permit tasks and timelines, and maintaining detailed project schedules. Occasional project site visits may be required.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain permitting schedules, deadlines, and deliverables for on-time submissions and approvals.
• Support the client in retaining, overseeing, and coordinating third-party permitting consultants across multiple projects.
• Develop and update permit tracking tools and dashboards to monitor progress and flag potential delays.
• Participate in regular status meetings with consultants and internal stakeholders, document action items and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with internal teams to obtain required information for permit applications.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems for permit documents, correspondence, and records.
• Proactively identify and escalate issues or risks related to permitting processes.
• Identify appropriate federal, state, or local environmental permitting processes applicable to the relevant projects.
• Manage subcontractors tasked with obtaining regulatory permits and approvals.
• Oversee regulatory compliance efforts during construction, including:
  • SWPPP monitoring;
  • Vegetation management and restoration;
  • Rare, endangered, and threatened species monitoring;
  • Invasive species management;
  • Wetlands and waterbodies protection.
• Manage and supervise the permitting scope of work from project development through construction on behalf of clients.
• Retain and direct external permitting consultants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in a natural resources field, environmental science, environmental planning, or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience obtaining environmental permits from various agencies.
• Prior experience with Federal, New Jersey state, and local environmental permitting, specifically related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), County Soil Conservation District, Green Acres, and similar regulatory agencies (preferred).
• Comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and specific New Jersey requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project timelines, project teams, and subcontractors concurrently and effectively.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Pay

$90,000.00 - $210,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range for this position is based on individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

This position is full-time with up to 10% travel required.