Senior Project Manager, FERC

TRC Companies • TX-Houston, TX

12h • $113,672 - $145,018 • Hybrid

About The Position

TRC is seeking a Senior Project Manager - FERC to join our Planning, Permitting and Licensing practice within the Southeast Region. This role will support a growing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice. The ideal candidate will manage environmental reports and complex field and desktop assessments for 7c/b traditional and pre-filing projects, blanket prior notices, and permitting for natural gas operation and maintenance projects. Responsibilities include attending technical conferences, showcasing services, enhancing TRC’s brand, engaging with clients, and representing OneTRC. The role also involves maintaining quality and profitability on projects, assisting with managing and developing the skillsets of Project Managers and other employees, and leading FERC and other oil and gas/energy transition midstream solicitation requests. The Senior Project Manager will successfully manage medium to large-scale, often multi-disciplinary projects, maintain productive working relationships with clients, and lead environmental planning pertaining to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to facilitate project advancement. This includes preparation of Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. The role also entails leading permitting efforts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for wetland/stream delineations, Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting, and Endangered Species Act (ESA) habitat assessments, as well as leading state and local permitting efforts. Mentoring and coaching staff on technical delivery, quality, and project financials is also a key aspect. This individual will be responsible for selling environmental planning and permitting services for midstream oil and gas clients and, when feasible, selling all of TRC’s Sector Services (Environmental, Power, Infrastructure, and Field Services). An average of 25% of work time may involve out-of-town travel.

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).
• 8 to 15 years of experience performing and managing the environmental planning, permitting, and licensing projects with a focus on oil and gas midstream permitting including FERC projects.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and excellent client management skills.
• Demonstrated ability leading and managing complex projects.
• Goal oriented, quality focused, and 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 resources reports for a variety of agencies and project types/sizes.
• A strong understanding of the midstream oil and gas market is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science or Masters of Business Administration Degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Experience with Energy Transition (Hydrogen, CCUS, Wind, Solar, etc.) projects.
• Direct experience managing complex Environmental Reports for FERC regulated long distance pipeline projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental reports and complex field and desktop assessments for 7c/b traditional and pre-filing projects, blanket prior notices, and permitting for natural gas operation and maintenance projects.
• Attend technical conferences, showcase services, enhance TRC’s brand, engage with clients, and represent OneTRC.
• Maintain quality and profitability on TRC’s projects.
• Assist with managing and developing the skillsets of Project Managers and other employees.
• Develop, monitor, and adhere to budget, scope, and schedule for tasks and projects managed.
• Lead FERC and other oil and gas/energy transition midstream 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 applicant prepared and/or third-party environmental planning pertaining to National Environmental Policy Act (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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) wetland/stream delineations, Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting and Endangered Species Act (ESA) threatened and endangered species habitat assessments.
• Lead state and local permitting efforts.
• Mentor and coach staff on technical delivery, quality, and project financials.
• Sell environmental planning and permitting services for midstream oil and gas clients.
• Sell all of TRC’s Sector Services (Environmental, Power, Infrastructure, and Field Services) when feasible.
• Perform an average of 25% out-of-town traveling.

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 for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence for all employees, including part-time.

What This Job Offers

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