Senior Environmental Project Manager

Overview

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead permitting and regulatory compliance for inter- and intra-state energy infrastructure projects.

• Lead complex environmental permitting strategy for power/energy projects across the full lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary client contact and agency liaison, facilitating stakeholder meetings and negotiating permitting pathways with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, budgets, schedules, and risk, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Drive business development: identify opportunities, lead proposal strategy, and support account growth.
• Provide senior-level review of technical studies, environmental documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Recruit, mentor, and train junior staff in project management and regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of leading environmental licensing and permitting for intrastate energy infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in Section 7(b)/7(c) filings, NEPA/CEQA documentation, and agency engagement.
• Strong project management skills; proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget.
• Proven business development, forecasting, and client relationship management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting at public hearings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to travel up to 25%; valid driver’s license.

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with energy transition projects (hydrogen, CCUS, CO₂ transport, renewables) and related regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with EPC delivery environments and third-party NEPA contracting.
• Strong relationships with FERC, USACE, USFWS, and state agencies.
• Texas location preferred; candidates with extensive Texas, Arizona, or California experience encouraged.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications.

• Competitive salary and company match 401(k).
• Medical, vision, dental, LTD, STD; benefits begin within 30 days.
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, PTO, 7 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.