Senior Project Manager, Power Lead

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, well organized, and entrepreneurial seller/doer to serve as the Environmental Services Power Lead for the Mountain Region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support growth of our Mountain Region permitting practice, client relationship development, opportunities identification and advancement, and proposal development.
  • Partner with National, Regional, and Sector leaders on recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning.
  • As part of a team, lead geographic and service expansion clients including growth of renewable and transmission related environmental services.
  • Foster a strong team culture focused on engagement, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring, including performance management and career development.
  • Liaise with national and global sector leadership on key accounts that have a national/international footprint.
  • Lead, grow, and develop a multidisciplinary teams, overseeing the full project life cycle, from early pursuit and proposal development through execution and delivery.
  • Build and lead high-performing delivery teams, with a focus on staff development, engagement, and retention.
  • Align staff capabilities with project and growth needs, ensuring high utilization and meaningful career opportunities.
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and inclusion.
  • Work collaboratively with the North America Power Sector team to grow and strengthen client relationships and develop new opportunities.
  • Continuously assess team strengths and development needs, and implement strategies to build capabilities and support career growth.
• Operate within a matrixed ES organization, partnering with Resource Team Leaders (RTLs) and technical leaders across disciplines (e.g., biology, cultural resources, permitting) to deliver power projects.
• Include significant people leadership responsibilities, including mentorship, staff development, and influencing hiring and team alignment decisions.
• Serve as a key leader and member of key power account teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience providing or managing technical services in a professional services setting, preferably in the Mountain region.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a client-facing role (including business development and/or client management).
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental science, biological resources or closely related field.
• Demonstrated success in direct staff supervision and team leadership, including mentoring and performance management.
• Experience building and sustaining engaged, high-performing teams.
• Ability to balance people leadership with business development and project delivery responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with permitting power projects with a strong understanding of local permitting requirements in Colorado such as 1041, land use permits, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-jurisdictional environmental permitting processes requiring Federal, State and Local approvals.
• Examples include Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, United States Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs A, state public service commissions, State natural resource and fish and wildlife agencies, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-jurisdictional environmental permitting processes requiring Federal, State and Local approvals.
• Business development expertise in the power space to drive significant growth and opportunities.
• An enthusiastic attitude to lead and collaborate with others and be a key part of a team focused on teamwork, service excellence and building sustaining relationships with key clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience providing or managing technical services in a professional services setting, preferably in the Mountain region.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a client-facing role (including business development and/or client management).
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in environmental science, biological resources or closely related field.
• Demonstrated success in direct staff supervision and team leadership, including mentoring and performance management.
• Experience building and sustaining engaged, high-performing teams.
• Ability to balance people leadership with business development and project delivery responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with permitting power projects with a strong understanding of local permitting requirements in Colorado such as 1041, land use permits, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-jurisdictional environmental permitting processes requiring Federal, State and Local approvals.
• Examples include Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, United States Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs A, state public service commissions, State natural resource and fish and wildlife agencies, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-jurisdictional environmental permitting processes requiring Federal, State and Local approvals.
• Business development expertise in the power space to drive significant growth and opportunities.
• An enthusiastic attitude to lead and collaborate with others and be a key part of a team focused on teamwork, service excellence and building sustaining relationships with key clients.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience with permitting and regulatory processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

$141,500.00 - $212,200.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time