Environmental / CEQA Project Manager

About the role

BKF is hiring an Environmental Project Manager to lead Environmental Compliance (CEQA/NEPA) projects and expand our CEQA/NEPA services throughout California. The position offers flexibility with options for remote or hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Work with company leadership to achieve performance goals for the Environmental Planning team to grow market share in California
• In conjunction with firm leadership, reestablish industry contacts and build relationships with existing and prospective clients to build a steady and growing pipeline and backlog
• Lead environmental compliance as a project manager, overseeing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and related technical studies, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents
• Manage and supervise a team of environmental professionals
• Drive thought leadership and BKF name recognition by engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry in California, participating in industry associations, and serving in leadership roles
• Coordinate complex environmental projects and/or multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional planning efforts
• Communicate with elected officials, citizen groups, and other stakeholders regarding planning policies, issues, processes, procedures, zoning/rezoning issues, ordinance changes, and environmental regulations
• Facilitate the public involvement process with meetings and/or presentations to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support
• Supervise and coordinate the work of consultants/contractors and other professionals assigned to specific projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of planning and environmental professionals
• Proven ability and experience supervising staff
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• A high energy, passionate, forward-thinking, results-oriented, team player, and resourceful leader
• Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable
• Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver's record are required