Senior Environmental Services Project Manager (CEQA)

About the role

FCS is seeking a Senior Environmental Services Project Manager to oversee the preparation and administration of technically and legally sound environmental studies, primarily Environmental Impact Reports (EIR)/Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).

Responsibilities

• Planned, organized, scheduled, assigned, coordinated, and directed the activities of project staff.
• Establish task budgets and time schedules and coordinate with the overall project.
• Conduct research and prepare technical sections for environmental documents.
• Review research and written materials submitted by staff and suggest any improvements.
• Manage administration of clients and sub-consultant contracts, project budgets, and billings.
• Review contractual terms and identify potential conflicts.
• Prepare project invoices, approve sub-consultant invoices, and monitor accounts receivables in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide input for long-range financial planning (i.e., 3- to 6-month workload projections).
• Conduct and participate in public and private sector project meetings, including making presentations to the public during scoping, community meetings, and public hearings.
• Develop project opportunities through proactive marketing of the firm.
• Coordinate and prepare a proposal and qualification packages with the Marketing Department.
• Prepare fee, schedule, and scope of work for proposals.
• Provide opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Aid in marketing efforts by providing complete project descriptions on current projects and updating resumes as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, or a related field.
• 7+ years' of professional experience in the environmental and/or planning field.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including CEQA and NEPA.
• Experience in managing large-scale projects/programs ($1M in revenue).
• Experience in managing large compliance programs, project management techniques, marketing and proposal preparation, and financial management principles and practices.
• Prior supervisory and training experience is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Establish and maintain a high level of communication with staff, clients, and sub-consultants.
• Supervise and efficiently edit technical staff's written materials to provide constructive feedback.
• Proactively and efficiently manage multiple projects.
• Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word and Excel, as well as internet usage.

Skills

• Establish and maintain a high level of communication with staff, clients, and sub-consultants.
• Supervise and efficiently edit technical staff's written materials to provide constructive feedback.
• Proactively and efficiently manage multiple projects.
• Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word and Excel, as well as internet usage.

Benefits

Competitive, Progressive Benefits, Including Hybrid/in-office work location options, Escalating PTO structure, Up to 10 paid holidays (up to 4 are flexible holidays), Full health care package: Up to 100% employer-paid employee medical and 55% eligible dependent coverage, 80% employer-paid dental and vision, Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, Short- and long-term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance & Wellness Program, 401k & Roth Pet insurance discounts, Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.