Project Manager - Transmission Development & Utilities

About the role

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm with 50 years of experience across 21 offices in California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. The firm plans, designs, permits, mitigates, and restores projects for communities, infrastructure, open spaces, and wildlands. ESA is seeking a Project Manager to lead transmission development and utilities energy projects across California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support proposals through scoping renewable energy projects across all stages of development, permitting, and compliance.
• Lead and support project execution through all stages.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure deliverables meet ESA standards and are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules outlining permitting, development, and construction‑related activities.
• Lead preparation, review, and quality assurance of technical documents for accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance.
• Proactively identify risks, anticipate challenges, and develop creative, strategic solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate closely with ESA’s interdisciplinary teams (technical specialists, environmental planners, engineers, permitting staff) to support smooth project execution.
• Provide clear, timely communication to clients, teaming partners, and internal staff regarding expectations, progress, milestones, and decision points.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, nurturing long‑term relationships with renewable energy developers and project partners.
• Take on and manage tasks beyond core technical expertise, demonstrating adaptability.
• Deliver exceptional client service through proactive communication, dependable execution, and high‑quality project delivery.
• Support development of proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and contract negotiations as needed.
• Participate in client meetings, industry events, and conferences to represent ESA and promote services for transmission development and utilities projects.
• Leverage professional network and established book of business to contribute to business development and grow ESA’s transmission energy portfolio.
• Engage with clients to understand needs, identify pursuits, and gather information to pre‑