Director of Environmental Planning - CEQA/NEPA

About the role

The Director of Environmental Planning at Michael Baker International supports and drives the firm's growth in Los Angeles. This role combines technical leadership, project delivery, marketing, proposal development, and business development, suitable for a strategic leader in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and client engagement with Los Angeles-area agencies and key clients
• Provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for the CEQA/NEPA process through regulatory project approvals
• Support and lead marketing and proposal pursuits in coordination with local and national teams
• Cook up project delivery efforts with environmental, planning, and technical teams across Michael Baker offices
• Represent Michael Baker at client meetings, public hearings, community outreach, and stakeholder engagements
• Actively engage in industry events and leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Planning, Ecology, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience preferred, candidates with fewer years but exceptional qualifications will be considered
• Strong understanding of the Los Angeles market, with existing agency and/or client relationships preferred
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality work and quickly adapting to company policies, procedures, and tools
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Flexible work schedule, supporting a hybrid work environment and work-life balance with ability to be in the Los Angeles office and/or Long Beach office
• Able to travel locally throughout Los Angeles County for meetings, project support, outreach, and public hearings

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Los Angeles market, with existing agency and/or client relationships preferred
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality work and quickly adapting to company policies, procedures, and tools
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Flexible work schedule, supporting a hybrid work environment and work-life balance with ability to be in the Los Angeles office and/or Long Beach office
• Able to travel locally throughout Los Angeles County for meetings, project support, outreach, and public hearings

Skills

• Strong understanding of the Los Angeles market, with existing agency and/or client relationships preferred
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality work and quickly adapting to company policies, procedures, and tools
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Flexible work schedule, supporting a hybrid work environment and work-life balance with ability to be in the Los Angeles office and/or Long Beach office
• Able to travel locally throughout Los Angeles County for meetings, project support, outreach, and public hearings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $210,000 – 275,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Schedule

Michael Baker International offers a flexible work schedule, supporting a hybrid work environment and work-life balance with the ability to be in the Los Angeles office and/or Long Beach office.