Project Manager - Natural Resources
About The Position
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Planning, Permitting and Licensing practice in Houston, TX. The main focus of this role is to support a growing energy (oil and gas, data centers, renewables) practice as a Project Manager. Responsible for managing environmental reports and complex field and desktop assessments, and environmental permitting. Have a significant role in maintaining quality and profitability on TRC’s projects. Budget, scope, and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed. Lead solicitation requests working with technical teams, operations, and market directors. Successfully manage medium to large-scale, often multi-disciplinary projects and maintain productive working relationships with clients. Lead FERC Environmental Reporting efforts. Lead applicant prepared and/or third-party environmental planning pertaining to NEPA to meet requirements/regulations to facilitate advancement of the design or construction of projects including preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. Lead permitting efforts with the USACE wetland/stream delineations, CWA Section 404 permitting and ESA threatened and endangered species habitat assessments. Lead state and local permitting efforts. Mentor and coach staff on technical delivery, quality, and project financials. This individual will be responsible for selling environmental planning and permitting services for energy clients. When feasible, this individual should look to sell all of TRC’s Sector Services, e.g., Environmental, Power, Infrastructure, and Field Services (known as “OneTRC”). An average of 25% of work time could account for out-of-town traveling.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in biology or a related field (i.e., ecology, wildlife biology, aquatic biology, botany, zoology, environmental science, natural resources management).
- 10 to 15 years of experience performing and managing the environmental planning, permitting, and licensing projects with a focus on energy projects.
- Possess strong verbal, written, presentation and excellent client management skills; demonstrated ability leading and managing complex projects; as well as being goal oriented, quality focused, and have demonstrated success with creating and fostering a team environment.
- Local regulatory experience in the Southeast with USACE, USFWS, State Wildlife and Natural Resource Agencies, and Local Governments.
- NEPA experience completing Environmental Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements.
- Demonstrated experience being a primary author on natural reports for a variety of agencies and project types/sizes.
- Proven track record with business development, business management and oversight of regional businesses.
- Experience managing cross disciplinary scientific and engineering teams and front-end project development projects.
- Strong business acumen and attributes, coupled with a commitment to TRC Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Creativity, Accountability, Teamwork and Passion.
Responsibilities
- Managing environmental reports and complex field and desktop assessments, and environmental permitting.
- Maintaining quality and profitability on TRC’s projects.
- Budget, scope, and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed.
- Lead solicitation requests working with technical teams, operations, and market directors.
- Successfully manage medium to large-scale, often multi-disciplinary projects and maintain productive working relationships with clients.
- Lead FERC Environmental Reporting efforts.
- Lead applicant prepared and/or third-party environmental planning pertaining to NEPA to meet requirements/regulations to facilitate advancement of the design or construction of projects including preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements.
- Lead permitting efforts with the USACE wetland/stream delineations, CWA Section 404 permitting and ESA threatened and endangered species habitat assessments.
- Lead state and local permitting efforts.
- Mentor and coach staff on technical delivery, quality, and project financials.
- Selling environmental planning and permitting services for energy clients.
- Selling all of TRC’s Sector Services, e.g., Environmental, Power, Infrastructure, and Field Services (known as “OneTRC”).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
