Project Manager - Environmental Permitting

About the role

The Project Manager - Environmental Permitting will support development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of key permitting programs to support quality and strategic growth plans. This role will be involved in a wide variety of energy-related projects including electric transmission/distribution, natural gas pipeline, and renewable energy (wind/solar) generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive, high quality environmental/consulting services to TRC's key clients.
• Budget, scope and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed.
• Management and development of technical junior staff.
• Profitably deliver and execute projects with high quality and high client satisfaction.
• Quality Analysis/Quality Control of key deliverables related to projects and tasks managed as well as projects and tasks managed by others.
• Responsible for implementation of firm quality procedures at project and task levels.
• Preparation of technical documents and reports.
• Maintain and grow existing client accounts.
• Mentor other environmental staff.
• Work with project managers on strategic pursuits, including proposal development and client meetings.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Review RFQs/RFPs and prepare proposals.
• Manage projects and proposals.
• Develop permitting strategies and schedules, participate in public meetings, negotiate with regulatory agencies, coordinate field work, direct and support other technical staff, interact in the field with clients, stakeholders and contractors, and manage budgets and invoicing.
• Perform wetland and waterway delineations and threatened and endangered species habitat and species surveys as needed.
• Prepare environmental permit applications at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Serve as main point of contact for regulatory agencies.
• Review of environmental and municipal regulations to identify compliance requirements.
• Development of agency consultation packages and coordination with local and regional agencies.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field, and 5 to 10 years of post-degree environmental permitting experience in Michigan and surrounding states.
• Experience managing transmission and distribution line projects, oil & gas pipeline projects, and renewable energy projects in Michigan and surrounding states.
• Experience with Federal and State wetlands and waterway permitting.
• Experience with Federal and State Threatened and Endangered Species regulations.
• Experience with Conditional Use and Special Use permitting.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary).

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.