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Burns & McDonnell · 4 days ago

Siting & Routing Project Manager - Environmental Services (Texas)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Services Global Practice in Texas is seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager to manage and develop business for electric transmission line routing studies and environmental surveys. The role includes project management, team leadership, and preparing various environmental studies and evaluations to support regulatory compliance and client relationships.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff

Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to CCN applications for approval by the Texas PUC

Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to regulatory requirements for other applicable state applications

Prepare environmental studies/evaluations, impact analysis, and NEPA documentation for projects serving a variety of markets

Conduct pre-application meetings with jurisdictions, interact effectively with county and local officials, prepare and submit land use permits, and prepare material for public open houses and public outreach

Work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence in the area of technical report writing related to NEPA compliance, as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (Federal, state, local) permitting documents

Work with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies

Develop, cultivate, and strengthen existing and new client relationships

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NEPA analysisEnvironmental studiesProject managementLand use planningBusiness developmentTechnical report writingAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skillsTime management

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Studies, Land Use Planning/Urban Planning, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management or related field from an accredited program

Minimum 7 years related professional experience in a wide variety of areas ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management, business development, and the ability to effectively balance direct and indirect utilization rates

Specific demonstrated experience supporting and acquiring CCN certificates for electric transmission line projects

Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Texas

Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc.)

Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Candidates with demonstrated experience providing expert testimony are strongly preferred

Local and regional knowledge and relationships with industry and regulatory agencies is preferred

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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