Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager 1
1 month ago
Denver
GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner who will lead complex environmental planning projects, ensuring full compliance with CEQA/NEPA, and related regulations. This role combines strategic project management skills with technical expertise in environmental impact analysis, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, and serving as the primary client liaison. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of team leadership and management of environmental planning projects with strong CEQA/NEPA-related regulatory knowledge as well as proven success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Position Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary client liaison: facilitate and participate in stakeholder meetings and public hearings, negotiate permitting pathways, and maintain strong agency and client relationships that advance project approvals., • Direct preparation and review of environmental documents (IS, EIR/EIS, EA, MD, MND, CE, etc.) and related technical studies (biological, cultural, air quality, noise, traffic, hydrology, etc.)., • Manage multidisciplinary project teams including subconsultants, related project budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery., • Drive business development: identify opportunities, lead proposal strategy and writing, prepare interview materials, and support account growth with environmental planning services., • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or related field, • Minimum 12 years of professional experience in environmental planning and permitting, with demonstrated expertise in CEQA/NEPA compliance in an environmental consulting capacity, including at least 5 years of experience serving as a Senior Project Manager leading and directing multidisciplinary project teams., • Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale compliance projects, including project specific progress reports, change orders, invoices, and project billings, in various phases of development and geographic location regulations., • Proven ability to author/review environmental impact analysis documentation and technical studies as well as delegate and manage deliverables with key team members and stakeholders., • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, including California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, California Fish and Game Code, and California Coastal Act., • Demonstrated success in business development, forecasting and client relationship management within an environmental consulting setting., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present at public hearings and stakeholder meetings., • Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, in-office and/or remote environment by leveraging interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, attention to detail, and organizational skills., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), • Ability to travel periodically (up to 25%) to GAI office locations, business development events/conferences, stakeholder events/hearings, and client meetings as needed, • Masters's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Natural Resources Management, Geology, or related field., • Professional certifications such as AICP, PMP, etc., • Experience leading environmental review, planning and permitting for complex energy (renewable, oil, gas, etc.) projects in California and Arizona, or other Southwestern US states (, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah) and coordinating with local, state and federal agencies., • This position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality for CEQA/NEPA compliance projects., • Oversight and coordination of project task deliverables, which could include involvement with subconsultant partners., • Available to junior sta for guidance; Provides opportunities to junior sta for becoming familiar with task management and financials., • Recruiting and retaining sta., • Ability to develop and implement day-to-day routines for a team., • Delivers scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed., • Develops and maintains successful client relationships on existing projects., • Ability to identify bid opportunities and coordinate and develop a proposed scope, schedule, and fee for submission in competitive bidding opportunities., • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to collaborate and communicate with and garner support from key stakeholders and staff., • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations., • Ability to write reports and other business correspondence. At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth. Benefits To Working at GAI Include: • Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries, • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire), • New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program, • Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays, • 401k company match Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the ___ notice from the Department of Labor.
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