Senior Environmental Project Manager, Permitting

Stantec

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About The Position

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice seeks a Project Manager and Senior Environmental Permitter with demonstrated experience in Massachusetts, to lead environmental regulatory and project permitting efforts, provide project and client management, and support business development opportunities. The Project Manager must solve problems of significant complexity by providing original, innovative, practical, and economical solutions. Work involves planning, directing, and coordinating complex assignments/projects, modifying established guidelines, and initiating new approaches. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of or experience with coastal resilience planning and permitting, restoration, and adaptation strategies, and will be interested in supporting the firms coastal initiatives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permitting in Massachusetts including regulatory coordination and permit application development.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations such as the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MESA, MEPA, CEPA, Chapter 91 and Sections 401, 404, and 408 of the Clean Water Act.
• Ability to effectively present information and represent clients in a public setting, such as a local conservation commission meeting or public informational meeting.
• Knowledge of documents related to requests for proposals, invitations for bid and tendering offers.
• "Hands-on" experience in managing permitting applications and projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to review project work, quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications, completeness, and constructability.
• Demonstrated experience meeting project deadlines in a cost-effective manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including advanced technical writing abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and establish positive working relationships.
• Must be able to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to perform work accurately in a detailed-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• The successful candidate will be self-motivated and looking to take the next step in their career.
• This individual will possess the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, make sound business decisions, and lead projects to success.
• The ability to balance an entrepreneurial, pragmatic approach to business development and project execution is essential.
• The position requires a strong focus on client needs, leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving to deliver successful project outcomes and support the growth of both our clients and Stantec.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in Massachusetts
• Desired experience with waterfront and in-water permitting experience for climate resiliency projects and infrastructure projects in the City of Boston.
• Knowledge of or experience with coastal resilience planning and permitting, restoration, and adaptation strategies
• 10 years (or more) of project management and environmental permitting experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in environmental science, law degree, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience in the consulting field; or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifying project-specific environmental regulatory requirements
• Coordinating with resource agency personnel
• Writing and reviewing technical reports
• Developing environmental permit applications (federal, state, and local)
• Presenting at public meetings
• Facilitating successful environmental permitting of multiple and varied projects.
• Developing proposals
• Managing projects and budgets
• Building and managing project teams
• Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, stakeholders, and internal project staff
• Performing and overseeing project technical work
• Maintaining existing client relations and collaborating to develop and pursue new clients and opportunities.
• Coordinating, conducting, and/or leading field work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior