Environmental Project Manager

HDR•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

HDR is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager for its environmental analysis, permitting, and compliance monitoring practice. The role manages environmental regulatory compliance programs for complex infrastructure projects, preferably in the transportation sector, and collaborates with construction teams to meet environmental regulations and construction goals. The position interfaces with stakeholders, applicant or owner representatives, agency representatives, construction management teams, and on-site construction and environmental staff. It may involve fieldwork, managing junior biologists, environmental scientists, and field inspectors in remote locations, and frequent travel to meetings and field offices during construction. The ideal candidate also has experience pursuing and capturing large environmentally focused projects, including forecasting effort and estimating costs. The project manager leads permitting and compliance programs, prepares and reviews NEPA documents, oversees fieldwork and reporting for federal permits and authorizations, and coordinates environmental compliance implementation during construction. The role also directs technical and clerical staff, manages client and regulator responses and reporting, supports quality practices, promotes safety, and builds working relationships with project stakeholders and the public. Travel for meetings and site visits by vehicle or air may be required, including out-of-state travel and trips of up to two weeks at a time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
At least 7 years of related experience.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Ability to interact with various design teams.
Excellent organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.
Knowledge of NEPA, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Clean Water Act policies, guidance, and requirements.
Knowledge of linear construction processes and environmental compliance requirements for construction projects.
Experience leading field and office teams, delegating responsibilities, and performing quality assurance reviews.
Demonstrated technical writing ability, including drafting technical documents such as scientific papers, survey findings, or compliance reports.
Experience researching, reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing scientific reports and technical memoranda.
Good organizational and data-handling skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Willingness to travel for up to two weeks at a time; out-of-state travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

B.S. or B.A. in engineering, environmental science, biology, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife science, botany and plant ecology, archeology, paleontology, or an equivalent subject.
M.S., M.A., or equivalent experience.
Ten or more years of related environmental experience with NEPA documentation.
Experience marketing, managing, and implementing environmental regulatory compliance programs for complex infrastructure projects, preferably in transportation.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with construction teams to comply with environmental regulations and meet construction goals.
Experience in project pursuit and capture, including projecting effort and estimating costs.
Experience with ArcGIS software.
Attendance at professional organizations and industry events.
Self-motivated, positive, flexible, team-oriented attitude and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Manage large-scale, complex environmental permitting and compliance programs for major infrastructure projects.
Prepare and review NEPA documents and produce or oversee fieldwork and reports supporting federal permits, approvals, or authorizations, including those under the Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Section 4(f).
Lead or participate in teams of technical experts and generalists to provide field and office staff implementing environmental compliance requirements during construction.
Direct clerical and technical personnel and organize responses to client and regulator questions about environmental requirements.
Prepare and manage environmental compliance reports and other required reporting.
Champion a quality culture within the sector organization and production teams serving the sector’s clients.
Travel for meetings and site visits, by vehicle or air as needed.
Promote a safety-first Drive to Zero culture.
Coordinate and develop working relationships with project stakeholders, including federal, state, and private agency personnel and the public.
Perform other duties as needed.
Manage junior biologists, environmental scientists, and field inspectors who may work in remote locations.
Participate in pursuit and capture phases for large environmental projects, including projecting effort and estimating costs.