Environmental Science Associates · 13 hours ago
Project Manager – Natural Gas Transmission Projects
Tampa, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEnvironmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the planning, permitting, and delivery of natural gas transmission projects, leading them through all phases and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Support and lead proposal development, scopes, schedules, and budgets
Represent ESA at client meetings and industry events, helping communicate our capabilities and values
Build and strengthen relationships with pipeline operators, utilities, engineering firms, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Help identify strategic opportunities across the natural gas transmission sector and offer insight into emerging policy and market trends
Manage the full lifecycle of natural gas transmission projects—from conceptual planning and feasibility through construction support and closeout
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring alignment with ESA’s standards and client expectations
Develop integrated project schedules that consider engineering, routing, environmental studies, permitting, ROW, procurement, and construction sequencing
Identify risks and constraints early and work collaboratively to develop mitigation strategies
Lead preparation and quality review of routing studies, alternatives analyses, environmental reports, FERC/NEPA documentation, and compliance/mitigation plans
Guide siting and routing activities using data‑driven constraints analysis, constructability review, and landowner engagement considerations
Manage environmental field studies across biological, cultural, wetlands/waters, noise, air/GHG, soils, and hazardous materials disciplines
Translate technical findings into clear, defensible analyses and balanced mitigation strategies
Support environmental compliance during pre‑construction and construction, including monitoring, reporting, training, and agency coordination
Develop permitting strategies and manage approvals at the local, state, and federal levels
Lead coordination of FERC Section 7(c) filings, NEPA reviews, resource agency consultations, and Clean Water Act, ESA, and cultural resource permitting
Ensure regulatory documents are accurate, clear, and aligned with agency expectations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in project management, specifically in natural gas transmission projects
A degree in environmental management, engineering, planning, project management, or a related field
Strong foundation in federal, state, and local permitting frameworks, including FERC and NEPA
Experience leading natural gas transmission projects through the full development lifecycle
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including FERC, NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, and state/local permitting
A holistic perspective on pipeline development—from feasibility and routing to engineering, construction, and O&M
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and experience developing integrated schedules
A proactive approach to identifying challenges and delivering practical solutions
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Demonstrated success in proposal development and client engagement
Willingness to travel for meetings, field visits, and stakeholder engagements
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family)
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock ownership program
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development bonuses
Attendance at conferences
Company
Environmental Science Associates
Environmental Science Associates is a environmental science and planning firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stacy Bumback
Vice President and Regional Director
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