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Burns & McDonnell · 22 hours ago

Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources (Multiple Locations)

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting and due diligence within their Midwest Region. The role requires thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements and involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, and providing mentorship to less experienced staff members.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components

Lead 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

Interface daily 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

Apply technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting and due diligence

Advise clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions

Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects

Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences

Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental Project ManagementEnvironmental PermittingEcological SciencesClean Water ActNegotiation with RegulatorsClient Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years (10 years preferred) 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

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, the National Environmental Policy Act, and FERC 7C Filings

Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required

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

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.)

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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