Environmental Project Manager

Tierra Right of Way Services is seeking a full-time Environmental Project Manager (pre-construction) for one of our clients, TXNM Energy, in Albuquerque. This is an on-site position.

This role supports project development activities from early design through regulatory approval for large, high-profile infrastructure projects with aggressive schedules. The contractor should help drive permitting and compliance efforts, coordinate across internal teams and external agencies, and keep projects on track prior to construction.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support permitting, zoning, and regulatory approval efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Serve as a liaison with governing authorities, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate environmental, land use, ROW, engineering, regulatory, and procurement inputs during pre-construction.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones focused on design and permitting phases.
• Track permit conditions, compliance documentation, inspections, and approval requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to permitting, environmental constraints, and site conditions.
• Support preparation of regulatory filings, public hearing materials, and agency presentations.
• Assist with coordination of consultants, attorneys, and subject-matter experts.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and performance related to development activities.
• Maintain organized project documentation and reporting for management.
• Performs other related duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to work as a team player
• Attention to organization, detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual
• Knowledge of utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Outlook applications
• Experience in project development, permitting, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs (utilities or infrastructure preferred).
• Familiarity with public agency coordination, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and apply decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Mental and Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job consistent with client goals and expectations.

Mental requirements include the ability to make decisions that have a significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services. The PM has the authority to make an independent choice, free from immediate direction or supervision, even if their decisions are reviewed at a higher level. The ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials and formal presentations is imperative.

Physical requirements include the ability to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The PM must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment, move objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds (such as a box of paper), and use repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Travel:

Travel in and out of state for several days at a time may be required for conferences, client/agency meetings, business development, and fieldwork. Travel will be subject to budgetary approval.

Work Environment

The work of the Project Manager will be conducted primarily in an office setting. However, occasional fieldwork will be expected to kick-off projects, and assist with projects as needed. This may require working in remote areas and frequent exposure to outdoor elements, wildlife, rough terrain, and extreme temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in project development, permitting, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs (utilities or infrastructure preferred).
• Familiarity with public agency coordination, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid U.S. Driver's Licence