Senior CEQA​/NEPA Manager

Position Title:
Senior CEQA/NEPA Manager

We are seeking a Senior CEQA/NEPA Manager who will lead the environmental compliance and documentation efforts for a major rail and transportation program. This role ensures adherence to state and federal environmental regulations, manages consultant teams, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑quality environmental documents on schedule and within budget.

This is a long‑term, full‑time, remote position.

• Oversee preparation and review of CEQA and NEPA environmental documents to meet client standards.
• Manage the environmental component of projects program‑wide, including scope, schedule, and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and other applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with technical disciplines (engineering, design, operations) to integrate environmental requirements into project deliverables.
• Provide direction to regional consultants on standards, quality expectations, and methodologies.
• Gather and process data from engineering and technical experts for inclusion in environmental documents and ensure consistency and accuracy across all environmental deliverables.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Natural curiosity, problem‑solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, biology, ecology, archaeological, anthropology, or related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience managing the environmental review process for transportation or rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal (NEPA) and state (CEQA) environmental law and processes as well as other relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
• Working understanding of fundamental project management concepts (scope, schedule, budget).
• Experience coordinating with multi‑agency and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with large (>$500 M), complex infrastructure projects (highways, roads, bridges, transit, airports).
• Experience delivering projects through traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
• 5+ years of relevant experience specifically in NEPA and CEQA compliance.
• Experience supporting environmental policy implementation and post‑ROD activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

The salary range listed for this role is $96k–$155k per year ($46–$74 per hour). The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses obtained, geographic location, etc.

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance
  
  Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal Career Planning and Development Program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

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Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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