GAI Consultants, Inc. · 1 week ago
Senior Natural Resources/Biology Project Manager 1
Denver County, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expGAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Natural Resources/Biology Project Manager 1 to lead and manage complex natural resources impact assessment, permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for energy projects in California and the greater Southwest US region. The role involves overseeing project lifecycle management, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and driving business development while managing technical teams and client relationships.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead natural resource compliance strategy for energy projects across the full project lifecycle: routing/siting, environmental impact assessments, permitting and construction compliance
Serve as the primary client contact and agency liaison: proactively engage and negotiate permitting pathways with USACE, USFWS, BLM, state wildlife agencies, and local jurisdictions; and maintain strong agency and client relationships that advance project approvals
Prepare, submit, and track reports and related permit applications and agency consultations associated with local, state and federal regulations
Identify potential project risks and negotiate complex permit conditions and mitigation strategies with agencies and stakeholders
Manage technical and field teams (including subconsultants) related to biological studies, and the associated task/project budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
Drive business development: identify opportunities, proposal strategy and writing, participate in interviews, and support account growth across energy infrastructure and energy markets
Mentor and train junior and mid-level biologists
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a closely related discipline
Minimum 10 years' experience in biological resources studies and environmental permitting for energy/transmission infrastructure projects, with proven expertise with environmental impacts analysis, siting/routing studies, CEQA/NEPA documentation, and agency (BLM, USFWS, USACE) engagement involving federal and state Endangered Species Act, and state and federal jurisdictional waters assessments, permitting and mitigation strategy
Strong project management skills with a successful track record of overseeing and delivering multiple complex natural resource based projects in various phases of development and geographic locations on time and on budget
Excellent writing skills are required with proven ability to author, manage and review permit applications and technical reports supporting federal, state, and local regulatory documentation and permit application submissions
Demonstrated success in business development, forecasting and client relationship management within an environmental consulting setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to present at public hearings, agency, and stakeholder meetings
Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams both in office and remotely by leveraging interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Ability to travel (up to 25%) to project sites, GAI office locations, business development events/conferences, stakeholder events, agency hearings, and client meetings as needed
Maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or a closely related discipline
Experience with energy projects on both public and private lands, and associated permitting and environmental review in the Southwestern US
Strong knowledge of California and/or Southwest US flora and fauna, especially special-status species
Well experienced with natural resources impact assessment, permitting, and compliance in California (CDFW, CESA, Section 401/1600 permitting.)
Established working relationships with USACE, USFWS, BLM, and state agencies
This remote position prefers candidates to be located in California. However, candidates with extensive California project experience located in the Southwest US are also encouraged to apply
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
401k company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
GAI Consultants, Inc.
Transforming ideas into reality® since 1958, GAI Consultants is an engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm that provides customized solutions and local expertise to clients in the power, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Comvest Partners
2022-10-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary DeJidas
President / CEO
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