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Burns & McDonnell · 20 hours ago

Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell's operation in the Great Lakes Region is seeking a motivated seller-doer with strong environmental permitting and natural resources experience on wind and solar projects. The position will be responsible for federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the construction of renewable facilities throughout the Midwest market.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Manage permitting and compliance for renewable facilities, including completion and submittal of federal, state and local permits

Provide project management to ensure projects are completed within the budget and schedule identified that meets the expectations of each client

Provide technical guidance to internal and external project teams for the successful completion of regulatory requirements by developing and implementing strategies for obtaining permits and approvals in accordance with Project schedules

Manage the preparation of documents or technical documents, as needed

Identify and develop strategies for change management with the appropriate regulatory agency and assess risks associated with permit strategies, project change requests and agency interactions

Participate in business development of the renewable market by developing and executing sales and marketing plans, managing client accounts, contract negotiations, developing technical proposals and cost estimates for renewable projects, and developing relationships with new and existing clients

Manage construction compliance (implementation of necessary permits) of these facilities as requested by the client

Mentors less experienced staff and performs other duties, as assigned

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Environmental permittingRegulatory complianceProject managementNatural resources experienceFederal/state/local regulationsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or graduate degree in a natural resources field, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program

Minimum 7 years of related professional experience

Must have ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations for renewable projects in the Midwest is a must

Successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team

The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work on multi-faceted projects, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.)

Preferred

Experience with state siting processes for these facilities is desired

The preferred applicant will also possess 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

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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