HDR

Environmental Project Manager

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related environmental field or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of relevant experience in environmental planning and permitting
  • Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with NEPA, SEQRA, and CEQR frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Environmental Sciences & Planning Lead with project oversight and client communication
  • Participate in business development and marketing activities
  • Provide technical expertise for environmental projects
  • Manage and mentor project teams and staff development
  • Oversee environmental tasks and project sequencing
  • Prepare and review technical studies and regulatory documents
  • Coordinate with agencies and technical teams for project success

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional training and certifications
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Participation in local and regional projects
  • Engagement in public outreach initiatives
  • Employee ownership culture that values individual contributions
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with environmental planning and permitting experience to join our New York/New Jersey Environmental Science and Planning practice. The ideal candidate must be a seller/doer who is well-rounded, team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and capable of coordinating and working on multiple activities related to transportation, airports, maritime ports, renewable energy, resiliency and sustainable design, federally funded projects, and environmental permitting while leading multi-disciplinary planning and design teams. The ideal candidate has experience in NEPA, SEQRA, CEQR, regulatory frameworks including direct experience working with Federal and state agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, USCG, NYSDEC and New York City agencies and experience preparing and leading environmental desktop and field studies, assessments, and state and federal permit applications and approvals. Individuals who have succeeded in this position are comfortable corresponding directly with clients, self-motivated and possess versatility, a willingness to fully engage in a variety of tasks, effective time management and excellent technical writing and visualization skills. In the role of Environmental Project Manager, we'll count on you to: - Work as a Deputy Manager to the Environmental Sciences & Planning Lead for NY/NJ assisting with leading and overseeing project delivery, leading communication with clients and assisting with proposals and business development - Attend conferences and marketing events, and actively participate in business development. - Contribute as a member of our environmental sciences and planning section and Transportation Business Group - Provide technical expertise at project level and assist with growing HDR's environmental program through advancing growth initiatives including development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of our environmental services. - Take responsibility for project management and staff management, as well as marketing, business development and client management and engage in discussions of staff career growth including professional training and certifications - Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of project through successful completion, utilizing our technology, standards and project delivery practices - Plan and direct environmental tasks/projects for our core Transportation Business Group market sectors including NEPA/SEQRA/CEQR reviews, and overseeing various environmental studies, including, historic resources, biological resources, water, flood resiliency, hazardous materials, noise & vibration, air quality, visual resources, parks/recreational facilities, land use and community impact assessments. - Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, NEPA/SEQRA documents and similar reports/documents as needed. - Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices. - Support regional and national projects in specific areas of technical expertise and be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination. - Take responsibility for project management, including development and management of project budgets, schedules and quality of products, and management of subcontractors. - Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications - Candidates who reside locally are preferred. - Experience with federal water programs, coastal, NEPA/SEQRA, and renewable energy permitting/planning work in NY/NJ. - Masters degree in related field - Certification as an engineer or planner - Previous experience with USACE and NYSDEC - Previous consulting experience. - Preferring certifications: AICP, LEED, PWS, or other relevant certifications - Professional Engineering License #LI-JC7 Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience - 7 years related experience - A minimum of 2 years project management experience - Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills - An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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1917

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