CEQA Project Manager

About VanirVanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.Job DescriptionThe CEQA Project Manager provides the planning, coordination, and direction for planning and management activities to ensure they meet owner needs with respect to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), from initial project identification through construction closeout. May supervise office/field administrative staff, project/field engineers, assistant project/construction managers, outside professional engineering and planning consultants, and other assigned staff.Position Description & Responsibilities:Manage the production of a wide range of environmental documents, including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, permit applications, plans and review technical reports and other similar documents.Conduct environmental reviews, analyses, and preparation of CEQA related documents or letters and other environmental documents, laws and regulations.Provide direction to project managers regarding compliance with State and federal laws, regulations and policy.Coordinate technical studies and consult with other agencies and institutions engaged in related environmental analysis, management, planning, regulation, investigation, and research.Prepare environmental permit applications and plansOversee the development of compliance documents such as Phase I/II reports, and historic evaluations by contracted vendors for Judicial Council buildings and assetsPosition Tasks and Essential Functions:Manage scientific and technical consultantsPrepare Initial Studies for proposed projectsDetermine the compliance and environmental impact of various projectsOversee environmental services and act as project lead for CEQA related activitiesReview CEQA documents and evaluate and comment on technical reportsReview environmental impact reports and other documents to determine the effects of proposed activities on environmental health and all areas of the environmentMeet and confer with individuals and groups to obtain compliance with laws and regulations concerning environmental requirements of California and Federal governmentsCoordinate field work, including biological surveys, habitat assessments, vegetation mapping and state and federal waters delineations on projects in CaliforniaDirect field team management and review of specialized site assessmentsDevelop and manage project budgets, schedules, proposal preparation, task order preparation and contract complianceDirect the preparation of Negative Declarations, EIRS, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements and supporting technical studiesOversee multiple projects simultaneously within scope/schedule/budget expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverablesCoordinate and direct necessary records review, site visits, physical soil, water and vapor testing as required to understand environmental site conditionsPrepare environmental permit applications, plans, and other compliance documents such as Phase I/II reports and historic evaluations for proposed projectsProvide subject matter expertise on local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to the management of natural resources and environmental planning for proposed projects.Performs other duties as requiredMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Planning, or equivalent is required (Extensive relevant environmental planning management experience in place of education may be considered)5+ years of progressively responsible CEQA/environmental planning experience, including experience managing CEQA projectsKnowledge and application of master planning, A/E, CEQA, Engineering, and planning professional services consultant solicitations, documentation, engineering/construction principles, contracts and delivery methods are requiredPersonally prepared/reviewed CEQA documents.Technical expertise with EIRs, MNDs, ISs, and current CEQA guidelines and case law is required. Led CEQA projects - scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, and experience with project-related systems such as Prolog and Primavera are requiredProficiency with various document control systemsPE, ACIP Certification (American Institute of Certified Planners) preferredBenefitsVanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.How to ApplyIf you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at .VEVRAA Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran ReferralsEOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/DisabledContact Email: with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.We Participate in E-VerifyPursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.#LI-GK1#li-hybridPosted Salary RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.Job SummaryJob ID: Category: Construction / Project ManagementType: Full-Time