Environmental Permitting Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Environmental Permitting Manager in our Indianapolis Headquarters. This role oversees and directs a team of dedicated professionals in:

1. The preparation and management of permits, reports, and assessments required in support of water resource projects.
2. The coordination with utility stakeholders including identification of existing utilities within project areas, assessing need for existing utilities relocations in support of proposed projects, and obtaining necessary utility relocation work plans.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in water resource related projects permitting, planning, environmental assessment, utility coordination, and proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, oversight, and QAQC for company-wide Permitting & Utilities Coordination Team:
  • Oversee preparation, submission, and tracking of environmental and civil permitting
  • Prepare SWPP Plans and details for construction projects
  • Draft and approve Environmental Assessments and Reports for Funding and Permitting Agencies (Coordination with State and Federal Agencies for Project Approval)
  • Conduct environmental, permitting and utility coordination due diligence on potential project sites / work areas
  • Coordination with sub-consultants for specialty investigations (delineations, determinations)

• Lead project utility coordination efforts
• Lead and develop skills of Permitting & Utilities Coordination Team
• Develop and implement utility coordination and permitting strategies for assigned projects
• Coordinate support schedules with design teams
• Participate in assembling budgetary requirements for assigned tasks
• Participate in meetings with City, County, State, Federal, and/or other regulatory agencies to define requirements and achieve acceptable permit conditions consistent with project and Company goals, schedules, costs, and environmental protection
• Participate in meetings with Utility Stakeholders to define existing utilities locations, impact on proposed projects, need for relocation, and obtain utility relocation plans from Utility Stakeholders
• Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, partners, contractors, consultants, utilities, and other stakeholders
• Monitor upcoming regulations for impact to projects and identification of potential marketing and business development opportunities
• Execute/track target marketing and project development activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning or the equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of work experience in a water resource-related field
• 5+ years of previous experience with Local, State, and/or Federal Environmental/Regulatory Agencies is preferred
• 5+ years of team leadership experience
• Must have excellent organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ArcGIS
• Assertive interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize

Benefits

Commonwealth has earned our reputation as a leader in the water resource industry. Join our award-winning engineering and consulting firm and receive these benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance including maternity and paternity leave
• Supplemental insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Matching 401(k) & profit sharing
• Annual performance bonus
• Additional incentive pay for each hour worked in excess of the 40- hour schedule
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee outings

All offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.