Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BKF Engineers is a dynamic multi-service consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, surveying, and construction management. They are hiring an Environmental Project Manager to lead Environmental Compliance (CEQA/NEPA) projects and expand their services throughout California, focusing on client engagement, leadership, and business development.
Responsibilities
- Working with company leadership to achieve performance goals for the Environmental Planning team to grow market share in California
- In conjunction with firm leadership, reestablishing industry contacts and building relationships with existing and prospective clients to build a steady and growing pipeline and backlog
- Leading environmental compliance as a project manager, overseeing CEQA/NEPA document preparation and related technical studies, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents
- Experience and technical knowledge managing environmental compliance related documents for a variety of projects and clients, including land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education
- Driving thought leadership and BKF name recognition by actively engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry in California, contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in a leadership role in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader
- Guiding and overseeing environmental professional staff in technical, management, leadership, and client service skill sets
- Ensuring the BKF Environmental Planning team in a key area excels both technically and financially by overseeing project performance and maintaining high standards in proposal and work product quality
- Coordinating complex environmental projects and/or multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional planning efforts
- Ability to strategize the environmental compliance needs of a given project, from exemptions and exclusions to EIRs and EISs
- Planning and coordinating projects and developing scope of work and work plans including preparing environmental compliance documents, planning assessments, environmental research and assessment, data analysis functions, timelines, budget, and invoicing
- Serving as a technical consultant and advisor to elected officials, citizen groups, and other stakeholders related to planning policies/standards, issues, processes, procedures, zoning/rezoning issues, ordinance changes, and environmental regulations
- Facilitating the public involvement process with meetings and/or presentations to bring together interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support
- Coordinating the work of consultants/contractors and other professionals who are assigned to specific projects
- Supervising a team. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of planning and environmental professionals
- Progressively responsible project management experience working on CEQA and NEPA projects in California and with clients for projects involving land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education
- Must have proven ability and experience supervising staff
- An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
- A high energy, passionate, forward-thinking, results-oriented, team player, and resourceful leader
- Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization
- Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients
- Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders
- Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver's record are required
- Master's degree in a related field is preferred
- Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable
Benefits
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
- Generous paid time off packages.
- 9 Paid Holidays.
- Flexible schedules.
- Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
- BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click [here.](https://www.bkf.com/careers/benefits/)
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