Environmental Project Manager

Environmental Project Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

HDR is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with environmental planning and permitting experience to join our New York/New Jersey Environmental Science and Planning practice. The ideal candidate must be a seller/doer who is well-rounded, team-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and capable of coordinating and working on multiple activities related to transportation, airports, maritime ports, renewable energy, resiliency and sustainable design, federally funded projects, and environmental permitting while leading multi-disciplinary planning and design teams.

The ideal candidate has experience in NEPA, SEQRA, CEQR, regulatory frameworks including direct experience working with Federal and state agencies such as the Army Corps of Engineers, USCG, NYSDEC and New York City agencies and experience preparing and leading environmental desktop and field studies, assessments, and state and federal permit applications and approvals. Individuals who have succeeded in this position are comfortable corresponding directly with clients, self-motivated and possess versatility, a willingness to fully engage in a variety of tasks, effective time management and excellent technical writing and visualization skills.

In the role of Environmental Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Work as a Deputy Manager to the Environmental Sciences & Planning Lead for NY/NJ assisting with leading and overseeing project delivery, leading communication with clients and assisting with proposals and business development
• Attend conferences and marketing events, and actively participate in business development
• Contribute as a member of our environmental sciences and planning section and Transportation Business Group
• Provide technical expertise at project level and assist with growing HDR's environmental program through advancing growth initiatives including development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of our environmental services
• Take responsibility for project management and staff management, as well as marketing, business development and client management and engage in discussions of staff career growth including professional training and certifications
• Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of project through successful completion, utilizing our technology, standards and project delivery practices
• Plan and direct environmental tasks/projects for our core Transportation Business Group market sectors including NEPA/SEQRA/CEQR reviews, and overseeing various environmental studies, including, historic resources, biological resources, water, flood resiliency, hazardous materials, noise & vibration, air quality, visual resources, parks/recreational facilities, land use and community impact assessments
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, NEPA/SEQRA documents and similar reports/documents as needed
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices
• Support regional and national projects in specific areas of technical expertise and be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination
• Take responsibility for project management, including development and management of project budgets, schedules and quality of products, and management of subcontractors
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.
• Experience with federal water programs, coastal, NEPA/SEQRA, and renewable energy permitting/planning work in NY/NJ.
• Masters degree in related field
• Certification as an engineer or planner
• Previous experience with USACE and NYSDEC
• Previous consulting experience.
• Preferring certifications: AICP, LEED, PWS, or other relevant certifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {New York, NY}: $145,600 - $208,000; {Purchase, NY}: $145,600 - $208,000; {Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $145,600 - $208,000