Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting; Phoenix

Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior-level Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting, natural resource studies, and due diligence within our Phoenix Office. This position requires a thorough knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance for electric utility, transmission, generation, and renewable energy projects, with a strong preference for experience with Arizona Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) applications and hearings before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).

• Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.
• Depth of project management experience, deep familiarity with CEC preparation, amendments, expert witness testimony, public outreach, and integration of NEPA and state-level permitting for complex infrastructure projects.
• Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing Arizona business.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.
• Lead project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Interface daily with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting and due diligence.
• Advise clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Coordinate with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, including ACC, BLM, USACE, USFWS, SHPO, and county planning departments.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior and mid-level environmental staff.
• Support business development, including proposal development, client presentations, and strategic growth of energy-sector services in Arizona and the Southwest.
• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences.
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
• All other duties as assigned.

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 15 years (20 years preferred) of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects.
• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas facility markets. The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing Arizona Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) applications and/or amendments.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• NEPA
• Clean Water Act (Sections 404 & 401)
• Endangered Species Act
• National Historic Preservation Act
• State and local land use and zoning approvals
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams and complex permitting schedules.
• Experience interfacing directly with regulators, utilities, attorneys, and the public.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Schedule:

Full-time
Primary

Location:

US-AZ-Phoenix
Travel:
Yes, 5% of the time