CEQA Project Manager

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

4d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The CEQA Project Manager plans, coordinates, and directs planning and management activities to ensure projects meet owner needs with respect to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), from initial project identification through construction closeout. The role may supervise office and field administrative staff, project and field engineers, assistant project or construction managers, outside professional engineering and planning consultants, and other assigned staff. The position manages environmental services and CEQA-related activities across multiple projects, overseeing consultants, technical studies, environmental reviews, fieldwork, permits, and compliance documents. It leads project scope, schedules, budgets, proposals, task orders, contract compliance, and quality of deliverables, while providing subject matter expertise on environmental planning and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Planning, or equivalent; extensive relevant environmental planning management experience may be considered in place of education.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible CEQA/environmental planning experience, including managing CEQA projects.
Knowledge and application of master planning, A/E, CEQA, engineering, and planning professional-services consultant solicitations, documentation, engineering and construction principles, contracts, and delivery methods.
Personal experience preparing or reviewing CEQA documents and technical expertise with EIRs, MNDs, ISs, current CEQA guidelines, and case law.
Experience leading CEQA projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera.
Proficiency with document-control systems.

Nice To Haves

PE certification.
ACIP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage production of environmental documents, including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations and Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, permit applications, plans, technical reports, and related documents.
Conduct environmental reviews and analyses and prepare CEQA-related documents, letters, and other environmental documents.
Provide project managers with direction regarding compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and policy.
Coordinate technical studies and consult with agencies and institutions involved in environmental analysis, management, planning, regulation, investigation, and research.
Prepare environmental permit applications, plans, and other compliance documents.
Oversee contracted vendors’ development of compliance documents, including Phase I/II reports and historic evaluations for Judicial Council buildings and assets.
Manage scientific and technical consultants and direct field teams and specialized site assessments.
Prepare Initial Studies and determine projects’ compliance and environmental impacts.
Act as project lead for CEQA-related activities and review CEQA documents and technical reports.
Review environmental impact reports and other documents to evaluate effects of proposed activities on environmental health and the environment.
Meet and confer with individuals and groups to obtain compliance with California and federal environmental laws and regulations.
Coordinate fieldwork, including biological surveys, habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, and state and federal waters delineations on California projects.
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, proposals, task orders, and contract compliance.
Direct preparation of Negative Declarations, EIRs, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and supporting technical studies.
Oversee multiple projects within scope, schedule, and budget expectations and ensure quality standards for deliverables.
Coordinate and direct records reviews, site visits, and physical soil, water, and vapor testing as needed to understand environmental site conditions.
Provide expertise on local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to natural-resource management and environmental planning for proposed projects.
Perform other duties as required.