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Burns & McDonnell · 3 weeks ago

Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Chicago)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to oversee environmental permitting within their Chicago Office. The role involves managing multiple environmental projects, participating in business development, and providing leadership and guidance to junior staff members.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

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 Chicago 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 natural resources permitting

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

Qualification

Environmental permittingRegulatory negotiationsProject managementEnvironmental scienceClient relationship managementTeam leadershipDetail-orientedSelf-motivatedCollaboration

Required

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred

At least 7 years of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects in the upper Midwest

Experience in multiple market sectors with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas facility markets

Experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements

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

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team

Experience with managing staff and/or have had direct reports and be responsible for career path development, mentoring and growth

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.)

Preferred

Experience with environmental permitting in other states throughout the Midwest

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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