Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Permitting (Morristown, NJ)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Services Global Practice is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Environmental Permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage external environmental consultants, track permit tasks and timelines, and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Occasional project site visits may be required as part of this position.
• Identify appropriate federal, state, or local environmental permitting processes applicable to the relevant projects.
• Manage subcontractors tasked with obtaining regulatory permits and approvals.
• Understand and oversee regulatory compliance efforts during construction, including: SWPPP monitoring; vegetation management and restoration; rare, endangered, and threatened species monitoring; invasive species management; and wetlands and waterbodies protection.
• Manage the permitting scope of work from project development through construction on behalf of clients.
• Retain and direct external permitting consultants and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 demonstrated with Federal, New Jersey state, and local environmental permitting, specifically with experience 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, is preferred.
• A comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and specific New Jersey requirements is important.
• 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 computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance and disability, time off and wellness programs, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.