Manager, Regulatory Compliance and Permitting

Ramboll•Philadelphia, PA

18h•$115,000 - $144,000

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a highly motivated Manager to lead projects and tasks primarily in regulatory compliance and land use permitting within its Environment and Health department. The role supports clients with a wide range of environmental challenges and may be based in Blue Bell, PA (preferred), Princeton, NJ, Arlington, VA, Syracuse, NY, or Philadelphia, PA. The Manager provides strategy, oversight, and direction for regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and land use projects, including wetland permitting and work under Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act. The role leads permitting document preparation and review, client and agency engagement, alternatives analyses, compliance statements, and application materials. It also manages field surveys, wetland delineations, and stream assessments, and presents information to project stakeholders to align on strategic approaches to site development and infrastructure projects. The position joins a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and supports ongoing professional development through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job learning. Ramboll offers flexible work arrangements, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities. The anticipated base salary range is $115,000–$144,000 per year; actual compensation may vary by location and other factors, and the role may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation. Applicants must be authorized to work full time in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

At least 10 years of project or program management experience.
At least 10 years of experience in land use permitting, wetland delineation, environmental site assessments, and natural resource consulting.
Extensive knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance, applicable federal, state, and local laws, and preparation of permit documents and reports under these programs.
Undergraduate degree in an applicable discipline, such as engineering, physical science, construction management, urban planning, or architecture.
Proven record of sound decision-making, taking ownership, and delivering results in a leadership role.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Provide project strategy, oversight, and direction for regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and land use projects, including wetland permitting and Section 404/401 of the Clean Water Act.
Lead preparation and review of local, state, and federal permitting documents, with emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York rules and regulations.
Lead client and agency meetings regarding land use permitting and related activities.
Conduct and prepare permitting alternatives analyses, compliance statements, and application materials.
Conduct and manage field surveys, wetland delineations, stream assessments, and associated deliverables.
Present information to clients, Ramboll staff, subconsultants, stakeholders, and leaders to drive alignment and strategic approaches to site development or infrastructure projects.