Mid - Senior Level CEQA Project Manager jobs in United States
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Terraphase Engineering Inc. · 1 month ago

Mid - Senior Level CEQA Project Manager

Terraphase Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced environmental planning professional to join their CEQA/NEPA/Tribal Planning team. The role involves leading the preparation of CEQA documents, managing project scopes and budgets, and driving business development while contributing to sustainable planning outcomes.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringGeospatial

Responsibilities

Lead or oversee the research and preparation of CEQA documents, including Categorical Exemptions, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports under the mentorship of well-seasoned CEQA Principals
Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring that environmental analyses, regulatory strategies, and project deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with project goals
Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and contract requirements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with agency and client expectations
Interface directly with clients, agency staff, and legal counsel to navigate entitlement strategies, permitting processes, and environmental review pathways
Present at public hearings, stakeholder meetings, and agency workshops, demonstrating subject matter expertise and facilitating consensus
Drive business development by cultivating client relationships, identifying new project opportunities, and leading proposal development with cross-functional teams
Mentor staff and contribute to team-building efforts, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented culture

Qualification

CEQA document preparationNEPA knowledgeEnvironmental planningProject managementTribal planningPermitting processesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of professional experience in CEQA document preparation
Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a related discipline
A strategic thinker who thrives in a casual and collaborative environment and is motivated by making meaningful environmental and community impacts
Excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills

Preferred

NEPA knowledge
Familiarity with tribal planning or interest in working with our Tribal clients to support self-governance
Knowledge of complex permitting processes
Experience with or interest in public educational facilities projects

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
A generous 401(k) match
Commuter Benefits
TerraLunches
TerraTalks
Tuition/Licensing/Professional Development Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedule
Ongoing company-sponsored events

Company

Terraphase Engineering Inc.

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Terraphase offers cost-effective solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges. We listen to our clients and focus on their needs.