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Stantec · 1 month ago

Environmental FERC Permitting Project Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $156K/yr

7+ years exp

Stantec is seeking an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individual to join their team, focusing on permitting complex pipeline and energy projects. The role involves providing technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects and ensuring compliance with various environmental regulations.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and project management for oil & gas midstream permitting projects (FERC-regulated natural gas or liquids pipeline projects) and energy transition projects throughout the US

Manage permit applications and agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, Coastal Zone Management Act, and Section 106 Cultural Resources

Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business and supporting proposal development

Create technical documents and provide review of technical documents that support regulatory submissions

Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation

Communicate and collaborate with other Environmental and Regulatory Specialists to ensure consistency in project execution

This position works as part of a larger midstream & energy permitting team and there will be opportunities to support multiple Stantec projects and offices nationwide

Qualification

FERC permitting experienceNEPA requirements knowledgePipeline project managementThreatenedEndangered SpeciesCoastal Zone Management ActCultural Resources Section 106Client relationship managementCommunication skillsProject management experienceAttention to detail

Required

Demonstrated experience managing pipeline projects

Experience permitting large natural gas or liquids pipelines is critical

Demonstrated experience with FERC and NEPA requirements and processes, mitigation measures, and related implementation

Demonstrated experience managing FERC-regulated projects, including 7(b)/ 7(c) applications and prior notice/blanket authorization projects

Demonstrated experience managing resource report development for FERC-regulated projects

Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a highly mobile and changing environment

Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to client's business needs

Demonstrated ability to foster and grow strong client relationships

Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required)

Project and task management experience with strong attention to detail

Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center

Good driving record and valid driver's license required

Where lawful and at Stantec's discretion, your passing post-employment drug and alcohol testing based on client needs

Minimum of 7 or more years work experience in a similar position

Direct experience preparing and managing FERC permit applications where required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory agencies

Direct experience preparing and managing permit applications and agency coordination related to Threatened and Endangered Species, Sections 404/10, Coastal Zone Management Act, and/or Section 106 Cultural Resources