NEPA Project Manager

Kimley-Horn • Raleigh, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated NEPA Project Manager to join our Infrastructure Team in Raleigh, North Carolina (NC), with a focus on aviation projects! This is not a remote position. We are seeking a NEPA specialist with background in managing projects, business development, managing relationships with clients, supporting and leading NEPA planning projects, and leading and mentoring team members. Project Managers are encouraged to pursue opportunities that fuel their professional passion and contribute to firmwide success. Leadership responsibilities include: Lead a team while building and managing relationships with key clients. Operate with integrity and sound business principles. Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships. Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing an Aviation NEPA practice. Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model. Facilitate communication and collaboration with clients, government agencies, landowners, and other relevant stakeholders. Develop documents compliant with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and other federal agencies Collaborate with design and planning teams to determine impacts, identify minimization and avoidance measures, and develop mitigation solutions for infrastructure projects Ensure that the project is executed with a high level of quality and meets the client's expectations. Prepare project work plans, risk assessments, project management plans, quality management plans, and other documents to guide team development and process Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules Our system for rewards is designed to recognize staff as they move along a path to success. Bonuses, promotions, path to ownership recognition, and other forms of advancement are performance based, because as a firm we focus on results.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant environmental planning experience
• Bachelors Degree or higher in civil engineering, environmental science, planning, or other related degree.
• Experience preparing documents compliant with the NEPA at the Categorical Exclusion and Environmental Assessment level
• Provide high quality deliverables with exceptional client service
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Experience leading, mentoring and managing staff in a positive manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Ability to create and manage schedules for complex projects and teams
• Proficiency in using Microsoft software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, regulations, and advancements in environmental planning

Nice To Haves

• 12+ years of relevant environmental planning experience
• Professional license or certification such as Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Experience working on projects at airports or space ports
• Experience preparing documents compliant with NEPA at the Environmental Impact Statement level

Responsibilities

• Lead a team while building and managing relationships with key clients.
• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing an Aviation NEPA practice.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with clients, government agencies, landowners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop documents compliant with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and other federal agencies
• Collaborate with design and planning teams to determine impacts, identify minimization and avoidance measures, and develop mitigation solutions for infrastructure projects
• Ensure that the project is executed with a high level of quality and meets the client's expectations.
• Prepare project work plans, risk assessments, project management plans, quality management plans, and other documents to guide team development and process
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees