Environmental Project Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Kansas City, MO

7d•$80,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, a national multi-disciplined engineering and architecture consulting firm, is currently seeking a full-time NEPA / Environmental Project Manager to join our Midwest Region team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role is ideal for someone ready to lead projects and build relationships with both internal and external clients. The position has potential for growth based on direct experience, welcoming both experienced project managers and task leads ready for the next step. The role involves managing NEPA and environmental projects through all phases, from initial marketing and scope development to final deliverable approval. Key responsibilities include proposal preparation, client coordination, schedule and budget management, team oversight (task leads, specialists, subconsultants), and collaboration with engineering staff. The Project Manager will be the primary author of NEPA documentation such as EIS, EA, and CE, requiring strong writing, organization, and quality control skills. Technical expertise in environmental resource disciplines like noise studies, biological resources, wetlands, hazardous materials, cultural resources, and air quality is also a part of the role, involving field surveys, impact evaluations, and technical report writing. Additionally, Project Managers may supervise environmental staff, requiring management or supervisory experience and strong communication skills. Collaboration with diverse engineering professionals across the firm and building client relationships nationwide are essential.

Requirements

7-12+ years’ experience managing environmental projects for federal, state, local and tribal clients under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal and state regulations for environmental resource management.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Sciences, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning or similar discipline.
Knowledge of federal grants, policies, and procedures.
Technical writing skills with experience authoring NEPA documents (PELs, CEs, EAs, and EISs) and technical resource documents.
Collaboration and communication with environmental resource and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Technical environmental resource expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: biological resources (ecology, wildlife, threatened and endangered species), wetlands and waters of the U.S.; hazardous materials; air quality; noise; water quality; historic and/or cultural resources; Section 4(f) assessments.
Experience in environmental permitting, such as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.
Experience/knowledge with federal agencies such as, but not limited to, the Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Experience/knowledge working on and managing Federal contracts or working on Federal facilities for the DoD, USACE, Department of Energy, Veterans Administration, etc. considered a plus.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees will be given due attention.
Management or supervisory experience and strong communication skills are desired.
Experience/knowledge working on and managing Federal contracts or working on Federal facilities for the DoD, USACE, Department of Energy, Veterans Administration, etc. considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide project management, NEPA document preparation, management and oversight as detailed in Job Description above.
Serve as project manager for NEPA/environmental projects firmwide; coordinate with and support task leads for overall project performance and deliver projects to clients on schedule and on budget.
Collaborate on the preparation of environmental documentation, including resource-specific technical reports, CEs, EAs, and EISs.
Support the national environmental practice through marketing, proposal preparation, and environmental analysis and documentation.
Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with engineering professionals in a variety of disciplines across Wilson & Company to meet project goals, and other key staff to build client relationships in the regions where Wilson & Company is conducting environmental project work.