Manager, Regulatory Compliance and Permitting

Ramboll•City of Syracuse, NY

1d•$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. The role is part of the Environment and Health department and supports clients on a range of environmental challenges. The preferred location is Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; Princeton, New Jersey, Arlington, Virginia, Syracuse, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are also under consideration. The Manager provides strategy, oversight, and direction for regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, and land use projects, including wetland permitting and Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401. The role leads preparation and review of local, state, and federal permitting documents; leads client and agency meetings; manages permitting analyses and field activities; and communicates with clients, colleagues, subconsultants, stakeholders, and leaders to align on approaches to site development and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will bring at least 10 years of project or program management experience and at least 10 years of experience in land use permitting, wetland delineation, environmental site assessments, and natural resource consulting. An undergraduate degree in an applicable discipline is required, along with extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance, applicable laws, and permit document and report preparation. The role offers diverse projects, flexible work arrangements, professional development, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.

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 and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Experience preparing permit documents and reports under applicable regulatory programs.
An undergraduate degree in an applicable discipline, such as engineering, physical science, construction management, urban planning, or architecture.
A proven track 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 Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401.
Lead the 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, and stream assessments, and prepare associated deliverables.
Present information to clients, Ramboll staff, subconsultants, stakeholders, and leaders to drive alignment and establish strategic approaches to site development or infrastructure projects.