Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Principal Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Works with clients and other industry disciplines to perform technical analyses and prepare deliverables on budget and on schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Prepares professional reports and permit applications with excellent attention to detail.
• Participates in proposal preparation and pursuit of new projects.
• Organizes and leads agency meetings.
• Manages project/task budgets, invoices, schedules, client expectations, sub-consultants, and support staff who might be required to deliver the scope of work.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or higher in Urban Planning, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources Management, or related field. 10+ years of relevant experience in preparation of reports, regulatory constraints analysis, permit applications, and environmental assessments focused primarily on NJDEP, USACE, NEPA, and EO215 requirements.
• Experience leading wetlands delineations and/or conducting threatened and endangered species habitat assessments is a plus.

Abilities And Skills

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in New Jersey related to waters, flood hazard areas, wetlands, coastal areas, land use, threatened and endangered species, and permitting/approvals.
• Experience with the NEPA, EO215, NYSEQR, and/or NYCEQR environmental review processes and associated rules and regulations for capital projects.
• Detail oriented, organized, and a team player with a strong focus on quality and client service.
• Excellent written, oral, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency reviewing and interpreting environmental regulations.