Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting within our Atlanta, Charlotte, or Orlando offices. This role requires a thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects in the southeast.

About the role

Project management responsibilities include execution of and leadership for multiple environmental projects with multi-faceted components. You will participate in business development activities, including proposal development, cost estimation, client presentations, and expanding our growing southeast region business. This position also involves providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on tasks such as field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of project reports and materials.
• Interface daily with agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare timely responses.
• Develop client relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting.
• Advise clients on strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USFWS, and various state and local regulations.
• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences.
• Mentor and work closely with junior-level environmental staff.
• Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff.
• Travel as required by project or client commitments (up to 25%).

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred.
• At least 7 years (10 years preferred) of applicable experience successfully executing and managing environmental permitting projects in the southeast region.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Experience in multiple market sectors, with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas pipeline markets.
• Experience leading negotiations with regulators on environmental permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources, architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• Experience managing staff and/or direct reports, with responsibility for career path development, mentoring, and growth.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and interact professionally with regulators, public officials, and clients.
• Experience with environmental permitting in other southeastern states is desired.

This is a full-time position based in Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; or Orlando, FL.