NEPA Project Manager

Role Description

EBI Consulting is seeking a full-time NEPA Project Manager to manage the delivery of environmental compliance and permitting efforts for broadband and other linear infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing complex, long-duration projects, including:

• Schedule
• Budget
• Team coordination
• Client communication

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing NEPA and permitting efforts for linear projects and excels at maintaining organization, accountability, and momentum across large, multi-phase programs.

This position reports directly to the National Operations Manager and is a remote, work-from-home role, with a preference for candidates located in the Western United States. To be successful in this position, candidates need to have a home office already established and be comfortable working in this environment. While primarily office-based, the position supports projects across the United States and may require occasional travel for client meetings or trainings to assist Broadband and other EBI programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology, Planning, Public Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 5–15 years of professional experience managing NEPA or environmental compliance projects
• Demonstrated experience managing linear infrastructure projects and/or other long-duration, multi-phase programs with complex schedules and multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of NEPA processes (CATEX, EA), with familiarity or exposure to EIS-level analysis considered a plus
• Experience coordinating or managing permitting efforts (e.g., Section 404/401, Section 10, ROW/access permits) preferred
• Experience working with federal land management agencies (BLM, USFS, NPS) and/or broadband-related programs preferred
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary project teams in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in client-facing roles
• Proficiency in project tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Salesforce, or similar)

Requirements

• Manage the full lifecycle of NEPA and permitting projects for linear infrastructure, from initiation through final deliverables
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking milestones across environmental review, permitting, and agency coordination
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure financial performance and alignment with project goals
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear and consistent communication on project status, schedule, and risks
• Coordinate technical teams (NEPA, permitting, cultural, biological, GIS) to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
• Track and manage permitting processes, including coordination with federal, state, and tribal agencies
• Identify and mitigate project risks, including schedule delays, scope changes, and regulatory challenges
• Ensure deliverables meet applicable NEPA, permitting, and client requirements
• Support project reporting needs, including status tracking, schedule updates, and summary reporting for long-duration and high-visibility projects

Benefits

• The reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000
• This position may also be eligible for a bonus whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual performance
• The actual compensation offered will be based on a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions