Burns & McDonnell

Environmental Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, planning, or engineering with 7+ years of experience managing environmental permitting projects.
  • Experience across electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas sectors is advantageous.
  • Strong negotiation skills with regulatory agencies related to environmental permits required.
  • Technical knowledge of wetlands, endangered species, stormwater, erosion control, and related regulations is essential.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Proven ability to manage deadlines and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience with environmental due diligence in the Southern-Southwest U.S. is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage multiple environmental projects with diverse components.
  • Develop proposals and cost estimates for new projects while participating in business development activities.
  • Lead, mentor, and guide less experienced staff members effectively.
  • Conduct field surveys and manage environmental permitting processes with various agencies.
  • Interface daily with clients to develop relationships and expand service offerings.
  • Ensure projects stay within budget and meet scheduled deadlines.
  • Deliver technical presentations at conferences and contribute to technical publications.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful environmental projects.
  • Participation in business development and client-facing initiatives.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and support.
  • Dynamic work setting requiring adaptability and problem-solving skills.
Full Job Description
Description

This position will require a thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables.

Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.
  • Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing Texas business.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.
  • Leading project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.
  • Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.
  • Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.
  • Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
  • Applying technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting and due diligence.
  • Advising clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
  • Providing guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.
  • Publication of technical papers and delivering presentations at conferences.
  • Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects.
  • Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas facility markets.
  • The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements.
  • The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.
  • The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
  • The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).
  • Experience with environmental permitting and due diligence in other states throughout the South-Southwest is also desired.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 263715

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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