Environmental Permitting Project Manager

Arcadis•Portland, OR

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support and continue to grow our expanding business in the Western U.S. with a focus on power and energy sectors. Candidates must have experience preparing environmental documents and reports, including technical reports, National Environmental Policy Act documents, and permit applications. The successful candidate will be engaged in both client development, through the management and growth of new and existing client relationships, and in project delivery.

Requirements

Experience preparing environmental documents and reports, including technical reports, National Environmental Policy Act documents, and permit applications.
Technical expertise in botany, ecology, environmental science (or a related field).
Experience with the Clean Water Act (CWA), National Environmental Policy (NEPA), FERC regulations and reporting requirements, and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Previous working knowledge with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and relevant state agencies in the western US.
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline.
10 years + of total experience in the environmental consulting industry. Associated experience with environmental agencies and departmental roles with commercial entities may be considered equivalent.
At least 4 years of experience managing environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and the delivery of high-quality work products.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and working in collaboration with biologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, and other specialists in developing high quality documents for environmental projects.
Demonstrated experience coordinating with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in the Western US related to power and energy projects.
Experience working with the USFS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, BLM, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and state agencies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in planning, Geography, Environmental Management environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field.
At least 4 years of experience leading project pursuits, including direct client communication and preparation of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
Experience supporting and/or managing client development including identifying opportunities, developing and maintaining client relationships.
Specific relevant technical expertise that has been demonstrated with planning and local permitting experience working in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and/or Nevada.

Responsibilities

Managing the life cycle of environmental permitting projects.
Leading proposal scope and cost development.
Managing project budgets, schedules, and risk.
Client and regulatory agency coordination.
Leading technical delivery and providing senior review of client deliverables.
Providing permitting strategies and guidance to both clients and internal teams.
Supporting and/or managing the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development and account leaders.
Leveraging existing client relationships, supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal opportunities, including scope and cost development.
Working collaboratively with a diverse team and have the capacity to balance varying priorities.