Senior Environmental Project Manager

ICF•Austin, TX

1d•$119,323 - $202,850•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a motivated and growth-focused Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead sales and delivery of environmental services in Texas and surrounding states. The role involves driving growth and sales with clients developing infrastructure projects, building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and preparing winning proposals. The position requires leading interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks, managing budget, schedule, and technical delivery. Collaboration with clients and industry experts to develop innovative solutions is key. The role also involves providing senior-level expertise and writing for complex projects related to the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other federal and state laws, leading agency consultations, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology/Marine Sciences, or related fields
12+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (industry, government, academia)
Demonstrated success developing, winning, and managing environmental planning/permitting projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff
Ability to travel to clients or projects in the region described above in reasonable time and cost

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in applicable fields
Experience and relationships with transmission, utility, or water-sector clients
Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and financial growth
Desire to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists
Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators

Responsibilities

Drive growth and sales with clients developing infrastructure projects in the south-central U.S. (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana)
Build and nurture client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and prepare winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules)
Lead interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks
Manage budget, schedule, and technical delivery
Collaborate with clients and industry experts to develop innovative solutions to achieve project compliance
Provide senior-level expertise and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, 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
Think strategically to solve client challenges
Act with humility to facilitate continual learning and growth
Apply ingenuity and curiosity to tackle today’s challenges while positioning for tomorrow’s opportunities