Environmental Project Manager

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise, and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on, and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail, and safe execution. The QISG team brings together expertise in Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title, and Land Management to ensure outstanding results for our clients.

Canacre, a Quanta Services Company, focuses on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth, investing in industry knowledge and team expertise. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty, build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and mitigate environmental, land, and right-of-way risks. We act with honesty and integrity within a culture of trust, collaboration, and teamwork, committing to diversity, inclusivity, and celebrating successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

About the role

The Environmental Project Manager is accountable for project deliverables from conception through completion, including quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, forecasting, and managing scope creep to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager will maintain direct communication with clients and meet all client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtain deliverables, and achieve milestones.
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates, and solutions.
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities.
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from task, time, schedule, and cost perspectives.
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule.
• Follow Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes.
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with clients and internal project teams to review progress, concerns, updates, schedules, and deliverables.
• Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, project status, and schedule changes or expectations.
• Identify project risks, establish solutions, and escalate accordingly within Internal Management.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify solutions for potential issues, and devise contingency plans while engaging appropriate resources.
• Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation, and negotiate such change orders with clients.
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets and budgets.
• Ensure safety and training requirements are met to align with client expectations.
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business with current and potential clients.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to submit permit applications, secure approvals, and respond to inquiries.
• Develop and implement technically sound solutions to environmental permitting.
• Advise clients and internal teams on regulatory compliance and permitting strategies to ensure timely approvals and adherence to permit conditions.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements, including those related to wetlands, T&E species, stormwater (NPDES), erosion and sediment control, cultural and historical resources, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field).
• 3-5 years of professional services consulting experience working with external clients.
• 2+ years of experience in a management role.
• Experience with environmental permitting and construction compliance.
• A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing, and closing projects.
• A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time, and on budget.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and lead others.
• Ability to run meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% preventive care.
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• No-cost short- and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education reimbursement and professional development.
• Employee discount program.
• Optional insurance offerings: Identity Theft Protection, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Life (spouse and child), Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.