Environmental Project Manager
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About the role
The Environmental Project Manager will join our New York/New Jersey Environmental Science and Planning practice. The ideal candidate is a seller/doer with a well-rounded, team-oriented approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple activities related to transportation, airports, maritime ports, renewable energy, resiliency, sustainable design, federally funded projects, and environmental permitting. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary planning and design teams with expertise in NEPA, SEQRA, CEQR, and regulatory frameworks, including direct experience with agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, USCG, NYSDEC, and New York City agencies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Deputy Manager to the Environmental Sciences & Planning Lead for NY/NJ, assisting with project delivery, client communication, proposals, and business development.
- Attend conferences and marketing events, actively participating in business development.
- Contribute as a member of the environmental sciences and planning section and Transportation Business Group.
- Provide technical expertise at the project level and assist in growing HDR’s environmental program through client relationships and identifying expansion opportunities.
- Manage projects and staff, including marketing, business development, client management, and discussions on staff career growth, training, and certifications.
- Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management through successful completion, using HDR’s technology, standards, and project delivery practices.
- Plan and direct environmental tasks/projects for core Transportation Business Group market sectors, including NEPA/SEQRA/CEQR reviews and overseeing environmental studies (historic resources, biological resources, water, flood resiliency, hazardous materials, noise & vibration, air quality, visual resources, parks/recreational facilities, land use, and community impact assessments).
- Prepare, plan, and analyze/review technical studies, NEPA/SEQRA documents, and similar reports.
- Accomplish work independently and by coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
- Support regional and national projects in specific areas of technical expertise, including public participation and multi-agency coordination.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, quality of products, and subcontractors.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 7 years of related experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project management.
- Professional engineering license (e.g., PE or P.Eng) recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location.
- MS Office and MS Project experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Local residency in NY/NJ.
- Experience with federal water programs, coastal, NEPA/SEQRA, and renewable energy permitting/planning in NY/NJ.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Certification as an engineer or planner (e.g., AICP, LEED, PWS, or other relevant certifications).
- Previous experience with USACE and NYSDEC.
- Previous consulting experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, and a retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
- Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster inclusion and belonging.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location:
- New York, NY: $145,600 - $208,000
- Purchase, NY: $145,600 - $208,000
- Woodcliff Lake, NJ: $145,600 - $208,000
Schedule
Full-time, regular employee status.