This position will be a hybrid role, with extensive travel required.
The
Environmental Group Manager leads a multidisciplinary environmental team supporting the development, permitting, and execution of energy infrastructure projects, including pipelines, powerlines
, solar, and wind facilities. This role combines
business development, staff leadership, and technical oversight, ensuring high-quality environmental services while expanding the firm's energy-sector client base and project backlog.
Business Development & Client Management- Lead and support business development initiatives for energy-sector clients, including utilities, developers, and engineering partners
- Identify and pursue new opportunities related to pipeline, powerline, solar, and wind permitting and NEPA compliance
- Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates
- Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on environmental permitting and regulatory strategy
- Collaborate with engineering, planning, and construction teams to support project pursuits
Project & Technical Oversight- Provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for environmental permitting and compliance efforts
- Oversee preparation and review of environmental documents, including:
- NEPA and state-level environmental reviews
- Biological, cultural, and wetland studies
- Environmental impact assessments and permitting applications
- Guide permitting strategies for linear infrastructure and renewable energy projects
- Ensure projects meet regulatory, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
Staff Leadership & Group Management- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of environmental professionals, including project managers and technical specialists
- Allocate staff resources to support project workloads and business growth
- Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and support professional development
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Operational & Financial Management- Manage group workload, budgets, and financial performance
- Track utilization, revenue, and profitability for assigned projects and staff
- Implement best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency across projects
- Support health, safety, and quality assurance programs
Qualifications Required:- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Planning, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related, with a focus on energy or infrastructure projects
- Proven success in business development and client relationship management
- Demonstrated experience in permitting and environmental review for energy projects
- Experience managing staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of NEPA, state environmental regulations, and permitting processes
Preferred:- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CEP, PWS, or similar)
- Experience working with utilities, independent power producers, or renewable developers
- Established working relationships with federal, state, and local agency contacts
- Existing contacts with potential new clients
Skills & Competencies:- Ability to balance business development with technical and managerial responsibilities
- Strategic thinking and leadership
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Financial and project management acumen
- Collaborative leadership style with a client-focused mindset
Physical Demands and Work Environment:The Environmental Group Manager will spend a significant amount of time working in an office environment, using a computer and other standard office equipment. The position may also require travel as deemed necessary. The job may require sitting or standing for extended periods of time and may involve some light lifting or carrying of documents or equipment.
Salary & Benefits:To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work experience or activities that are related to this role. Here at ProSource we carefully consider a variety of factors some of which include job size & complexity, required experience, knowledge and/or skills.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate that may vary.
