CEQA / NEPA Senior Project Manager

Overview Location(s): Oakland, Santa Barbara, or Pasadena Practice/Department: CEQA/NEPA Work Environment: Hybrid Compensation: $130,000-$180,000 annually* Position Overview Who You Are As an employee-owner , you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians , you are curious and solution-oriented , with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation . How You’ll Make an Impact We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results-driven senior environmental planning leader to join Dudek’s CEQA/NEPA Team. This role is intended for an advanced professional who operates independently on large, complex, multidisciplinary projects and plays a key role in client relationships, financial performance, and business development. The individual selected will work collaboratively with Dudek’s environmental team across northern, central, and/or southern California to manage and prepare CEQA/NEPA documents for programmatic planning documents (public and private sector), infrastructure, energy, educational, residential, commercial and industrial development. Project Management and Technical Leadership Independently serve as Project Manager for CEQA/NEPA document preparation on large-scale and complex projects, overseeing the environmental component of projects program-wide. Provide strategic guidance, recommendations, document review, contract management, and schedule oversight for all environmental clearance documents and processes. Oversee and manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring deliverables meet client standards, regulatory requirements, and Dudek quality expectations. Apply advanced professional judgment to resolve complex technical, regulatory, and project delivery challenges. Client Relationships and Satisfaction Strengthen and maintain relationships with senior-level public agency and private-sector client representatives. Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients and maintain our reputation and professional standards on all deliverables and interactions. Represent Dudek at stakeholder working groups, public hearings, and outreach activities as a senior project and client representative. Leadership and Mentorship Supervise, train, and mentor staff in project management fundamentals, technical skill development, budgeting, financial awareness, and work product review. Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and accountability across project teams. Financial Performance Drive strong financial performance across an expanding portfolio of projects, clients, and on-call contracts. Track and manage key project-related financial metrics, including utilization, revenue generation, and project profitability. Business Development Consistently serve as a proposal champion and play a lead role in winning new work. Lead complex, multidisciplinary proposals and interview teams. Identify and pursue new client services, project opportunities, and market sector growth aligned with Dudek’s strategic goals. Enhance Dudek’s professional reputation through creative, innovative, and professional representation of the firm. Safety Execute and ensure compliance with Dudek’s EHS policies and procedures. Implement required safety protocols and ensure safety standards are followed across all projects and contracts. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related field. 15 or more years of professional experience in environmental impact assessment, including demonstrated success in CEQA and/or NEPA document preparation. Extensive project management experience overseeing complex contracts, budgets, schedules, multidisciplinary teams, and subconsultants. Strong leadership, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Ability to travel regionally for business as needed. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related field. Deep understanding of financial management, revenue forecasting, and profitability in a consulting environment. Advanced experience leading competitive proposals and client interviews with a strong win rate. Established relationships with key public agencies or private-sector clients in California. Demonstrated success expanding client portfolios, on-call contracts, or market sector presence. Experience mentoring senior-level staff and developing future project managers and leaders. Compensation $130,000-$180,000 annually* *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment. Working Conditions This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. This job requires occasional project site visits, based out doors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. Physical Requirements Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs unassisted; 50 lbs in a team lift (two or more employees). This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing, and listening are required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time. Equal Employment Opportunity Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dudek Habitat Restoration