Senior Environmental Permitting Manager

About the role

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Permitting Manager to support and grow our power business in the Midwest region across a range of service offerings for renewable development, powered lands, and utility transmission and generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site assessment, permitting, and environmental documentation service needs for various types of power projects.
• Manage environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and the delivery of high-quality work products.
• Provide senior level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables and coordinate additional project services.
• Support and/or manage the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development and account leaders.
• Participate in market-facing events to increase Arcadis’ presence and profile.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, water resources, or similar environmental discipline.
• 10 years of total experience in the environmental consulting industry.
• 5 years of experience managing environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and the delivery of high-quality work products.
• 2 years of experience leading project pursuits, including direct client communication and preparation of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with Midwest federal, state, and local natural resource permitting agencies in the development of regulated utility and commercial development projects in the power sector.
• Ability to lead the delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management, and good communication and collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, planners, engineers, and other specialists.
• Excellent technical writing and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with company leadership, staff, and client colleagues.
• Involvement in client development and leadership, including the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, biology, ecology, geology, water resources, or similar discipline (preferred).
• Prior experience with power utilities and/or commercial developers in the Midwest region (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• 401K plan.
• STD (Short Term Disability) and LTD (Long Term Disability) insurance.
• AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & Recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $92,160 - $153,600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Schedule

Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure, which allows for a combination of both in-office and remote work. Periodic travel will be required (10-15%).