Project Planner - Environmental

Parsons Corporation•Pasadena, CA

1d•$112,200 - $196,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a highly experienced Environmental Project Planner for its Pasadena, California office. The planner will provide technical direction and help manage urban and environmental planning professionals and technicians working on large projects or multiple smaller projects and studies involving plans for the use of land and physical facilities in cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. The role is responsible for technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and completing work on schedule and within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. The position is full-time and may be hybrid, with two days in the office, in Central or Southern California. This position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure in collaboration with colleagues, partners, and customers. Its work aims to improve communities and quality of life by promoting economic growth, mobility, sustainability, and resiliency.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or a related field.
15 or more years of related work experience.
Extensive experience and knowledge of CEQA and NEPA regulations for environmental planning.
Experience completing environmental documentation for Caltrans projects and using the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise urban or environmental planning projects of large scope and complexity.
Serve as a staff manager, technical leader, and recognized expert in the field of practice.
Make staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise, and monitor assigned personnel’s productivity and proficiency.
Establish budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scopes and schedules; track and report project financials and manage quality-control files.
Review assigned work to ensure applicable policies, procedures, and regulations are followed, current techniques are used, and quality is acceptable.
Engage and manage outside consultants when warranted.
Consult with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land-planning and development specialists to devise and recommend land and facility arrangements for residential, commercial, transportation, industrial, and community uses.
Provide advice and counsel on regulatory compliance issues.
Serve as the key contact for major clients.
Potentially serve on technical review boards, committees, and panels for projects with a major impact on a community or urban area.
Develop and present recommendations based on governmental measures for major projects involving land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation to guide community development and renewal.
Prepare, coordinate, and facilitate public-involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops of high interest to the general public.
Review and evaluate environmental impact reports and recommend changes to overall project plans as appropriate.
Maintain active membership in appropriate professional organizations and societies.
Represent the company at conferences, seminars, and meetings.