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Burns & McDonnell · 2 days ago

Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting (Phoenix)

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior-level Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting and natural resource studies within their Phoenix Office. The role involves leading environmental permitting efforts for electric utility and renewable energy projects, providing mentorship, and participating in business development activities.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Coordinate with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, including ACC, BLM, USACE, USFWS, SHPO, and county planning departments

Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior and mid-level environmental staff

Support business development, including proposal development, client presentations, and strategic growth of energy-sector services in Arizona and the Southwest

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 PermittingArizona CEC ApplicationsProject ManagementNEPAClean Water ActEndangered Species ActNational Historic Preservation ActTeam CollaborationDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, or related field from an accredited program

Minimum 15 years (20 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

Demonstrated experience preparing and managing Arizona Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) applications and/or amendments

Strong working knowledge of NEPA

Strong working knowledge of Clean Water Act (Sections 404 & 401)

Strong working knowledge of Endangered Species Act

Strong working knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act

Strong working knowledge of state and local land use and zoning approvals

Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams and complex permitting schedules

Experience interfacing directly with regulators, utilities, attorneys, and the public

The 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 under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.)

Preferred

20 years of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects

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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