Dudek · 3 days ago
CEQA/NEPA Senior Project Manager
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
15+ years expDudek is a 100% employee-owned firm dedicated to improving and protecting the built and natural environments across the United States. They are seeking a highly experienced CEQA/NEPA Senior Project Manager to lead complex environmental planning projects, manage client relationships, and ensure financial performance while overseeing the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Independently serve as Project Manager for CEQA/NEPA document preparation on large-scale and complex projects, overseeing the environmental component of projects program-wide
Provide strategic guidance, recommendations, document review, contract management, and schedule oversight for all environmental clearance documents and processes
Oversee and manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring deliverables meet client standards, regulatory requirements, and Dudek quality expectations
Apply advanced professional judgment to resolve complex technical, regulatory, and project delivery challenges
Strengthen and maintain relationships with senior-level public agency and private-sector client representatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients and maintain our reputation and professional standards on all deliverables and interactions
Represent Dudek at stakeholder working groups, public hearings, and outreach activities as a senior project and client representative
Supervise, train, and mentor staff in project management fundamentals, technical skill development, budgeting, financial awareness, and work product review
Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and accountability across project teams
Drive strong financial performance across an expanding portfolio of projects, clients, and on-call contracts
Track and manage key project-related financial metrics, including utilization, revenue generation, and project profitability
Consistently serve as a proposal champion and play a lead role in winning new work
Lead complex, multidisciplinary proposals and interview teams
Identify and pursue new client services, project opportunities, and market sector growth aligned with Dudek’s strategic goals
Enhance Dudek’s professional reputation through creative, innovative, and professional representation of the firm
Execute and ensure compliance with Dudek’s EHS policies and procedures
Implement required safety protocols and ensure safety standards are followed across all projects and contracts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related field
15 or more years of professional experience in environmental impact assessment, including demonstrated success in CEQA and/or NEPA document preparation
Extensive project management experience overseeing complex contracts, budgets, schedules, multidisciplinary teams, and subconsultants
Strong leadership, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Ability to travel regionally for business as needed
Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
Preferred
Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related field
Deep understanding of financial management, revenue forecasting, and profitability in a consulting environment
Advanced experience leading competitive proposals and client interviews with a strong win rate
Established relationships with key public agencies or private-sector clients in California
Demonstrated success expanding client portfolios, on-call contracts, or market sector presence
Experience mentoring senior-level staff and developing future project managers and leaders
Company
Dudek
Dudek is an environmental and engineering consulting firm providing services to client's projects.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Helder Guimarães
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Wilson
Vice President, Environmental
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