Senior Environmental Project Manager - Transmission
About The Position
Senior Environmental Project Manager – Transmission Remote – Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio ICF IS BUILDING IN TEXAS, AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM! This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. Ask your recruiter for more details! ICF’s Environment & Planning Division is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead sales and delivery of environmental services for transmission projects in Texas and across the US. In this role, you will: Nurture and expand your network of transmission and utility client relationships, to identify and win opportunities for our team that support client success Lead interdisciplinary teams in addressing environmental compliance challenges to help our clients get projects built fast and right Collaborate with clients and industry experts—developers, engineers, planners, biologists, economists, and technologists—to develop innovative solutions to achieve environmental compliance Guide the delivery of environmental analyses, technical studies, permits, and compliance strategies across the entire project lifecycle Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, agencies, teaming partners, interested parties, and technical experts to deliver effectively and efficiently Apply expert project management skills to ensure continual progress from budget, schedule, and technical delivery perspectives Leverage your curiosity and agility to tackle today’s challenges while positioning for tomorrow’s opportunities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology, or other related fields
- 10+ years in environmental consulting or related fields
- 7+ years managing permitting and environmental analysis documents including associated technical studies on high-voltage electric transmission lines and related linear infrastructure
- Demonstrated sales and capture success, including recent experience capturing and delivering projects to utilities and/or other transmission developers
- Understanding of requirements and related experience with transmission line siting and routing and preparing PUC applications
- Experience with applicable environmental consulting practices and environmental laws
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or other related fields
- Lives in Texas and has significant experience working with local species, and regulations and established agency and client relationships
- Experience providing expert witness testimony in front of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and in accordance with Texas Utilities Code
- Experience with other state PUCs/PSCs is a plus
- Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and growth
- Experience with federal, state, and local regulations and resource agencies and developing effective and efficient permitting and environmental regulatory strategies
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists
- Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to conduct QA/QC reviews of deliverables and provide feedback to technical staff
Responsibilities
- Drive growth and sales with transmission clients, including utilities and/or other transmission developers in Texas or surrounding states
- Build client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and prepare winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules)
- Manage environmental compliance projects involving a wide range of technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks
- Support and/or lead regional or national projects in and beyond Texas in areas of technical expertise
- Provide senior-level expertise, technical guidance, and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other federal and state laws
- Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies
- Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff
- Bring strategic thinking to solve client challenges paired with humility to facilitate continual learning and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
