NEPA Project Manager

Description

At EBI we're committed to providing deep technical, industry and commercial real estate expertise to help our clients navigate complexity and realize maximum value for their assets. For 35 years we've been helping investors, lenders, owners, developers, contractors, and property managers mitigate risk and optimize their built facilities for maximum economic, safety, and environmental value. We're unique in our ability to deliver high quality, responsive services across the entire asset lifecycle, from rapid assessments, to advisory, to implementation and verification services, nationwide. Unlike other environmental consulting firms, we provide the full suite of commercial real estate and asset management services through to improvement and verification. Our experts leverage our proprietary assessment methodologies, benchmarking, regulation, and analytics tools across six core domains.

EBI is your environmental, sustainability, engineering and health and safety partner, nationwide.

Assess. Advise. Improve. Verify.

Position Summary

EBI Consulting is seeking a full-time NEPA Project Manager to manage the delivery of environmental compliance and permitting efforts for broadband and other linear infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing complex, long-duration projects, including schedule, budget, team coordination, and client communication. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing NEPA and permitting efforts for linear projects and excels at maintaining organization, accountability, and momentum across large, multi-phase programs.

This position reports directly to the National Operations Manager and is a remote, work-from-home role, with a preference for candidates located in the Western United States. To be successful in this position, candidates need to have a home office already established and be comfortable working in this environment. While primarily office-based, the position supports projects across the United States and may require occasional travel for client meetings or trainings to assist Broadband and other EBI programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of NEPA and permitting projects for linear infrastructure, from initiation through final deliverables
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking milestones across environmental review, permitting, and agency coordination
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure financial performance and alignment with project goals
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear and consistent communication on project status, schedule, and risks
• Coordinate technical teams (NEPA, permitting, cultural, biological, GIS) to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
• Track and manage permitting processes, including coordination with federal, state, and tribal agencies
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including schedule delays, scope changes, and regulatory challenges
• Ensure deliverables meet applicable NEPA, permitting, and client requirements
• Support project reporting needs, including status tracking, schedule updates, and summary reporting for long-duration and high-visibility projects

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology, Planning, Public Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 5-15 years of professional experience managing NEPA or environmental compliance projects
• Demonstrated experience managing linear infrastructure projects and/or other long-duration, multi-phase programs with complex schedules and multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of NEPA processes (CATEX, EA), with familiarity or exposure to EIS-level analysis considered a plus
• Experience coordinating or managing permitting efforts (e.g., Section 404/401, Section 10, ROW/access permits) preferred
• Experience working with federal land management agencies (BLM, USFS, NPS) and/or broadband-related programs preferred
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary project teams in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in client-facing roles
• Proficiency in project tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Salesforce, or similar)

Application Disclaimer

At EBI, we cultivate a welcoming and collaborative culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourage diverse candidates to apply. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as a protected veteran or individuals with disabilities, nor do we discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. All vendors are expected to maintain a working environment free from discrimination or harassment.

The reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position across applicable US locations. This position may also be eligible for a bonus whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual performance. The actual compensation offered will be based on a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to; geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, knowledge, skills/level, qualifications and budget. For an overview of our benefits, please refer to our website.

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