Senior Environmental Project Manager

Senior Environmental Project Manager

Remote – Texas or nearby states

Preference for Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio

ICF is growing in Texas, and we want more leaders to share in this growth!

ICF's Texas environmental team (formerly Blanton & Associates) is seeking a motivated and growth-focused Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead sales and delivery of environmental services in Texas and across the U.S.

Level: Senior PM / Seller-Doer / Principal

Focus: Permitting & compliance for infrastructure (energy, water, transportation)

Territory: Texas primary + U.S. support

Travel: Typical range 10–20%

Responsibilities: Win work, lead projects, provide expertise, and mentor staff

Why work for ICF? You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. At ICF, you are our raison d'être—part of a team of environmental experts who prize scientific rigor, regulatory insight, work-life balance, and a commitment to integrity. Or you might be at a government agency craving the fast pace of consulting. You will enjoy the diversity of work, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the mission of building a more prosperous and resilient world. Whatever you seek, there is a reason so many of our people have stayed with ICF for over 20 years.

On our team, you will:

• Drive growth and sales with clients developing infrastructure projects across the state of Texas and beyond
• Build and nurture client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and prepare winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules)
• Lead interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks, to help our clients get projects built fast and right
• Leverage your project management skills to manage budget, schedule, and technical delivery
• Collaborate with clients and industry experts—developers, engineers, planners, biologists, and technologists—to develop innovative solutions to achieve project compliance
• Provide senior-level expertise and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other federal and state laws
• Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff
• Think strategically to solve client challenges, act with humility to facilitate continual learning and growth
• Apply your ingenuity and curiosity to tackle today's challenges while positioning for tomorrow's opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology/Marine Sciences, or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (industry, government, academia)
• Demonstrated success developing, winning, and managing environmental planning/permitting projects
• Demonstrated experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in applicable fields (noted above)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff
• Ability to travel to clients or projects in Texas in reasonable time and cost (e.g., you live in Texas or a nearby state, or near a major airport with easy access to major Texas hubs)
• Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and financial growth
• Desire to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists
• Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators

Why you will love working here

• Welcome you warmly to our team and value your knowledge and expertise as an environmental professional
• Seek to provide you with diverse experiences including new project types, peers, clients, and geographies
• Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role
• Connect you with leaders and technical experts in Texas and across ICF to share innovative ideas, provide expert solutions, and to help you learn and grow
• Support career development to sharpen your business and project management skills, hone your expertise, and accelerate your growth
• Invest in you with generous programs, such as health coverage, tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and charitable donation matching
• Strong opportunities for growth into local business leadership with demonstrated capabilities and success
• Offer an exciting opportunity to be part of something important, working with integrity on projects that matter, and making a difference in the communities in which we live

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply through the included link with a resume, optional cover letter, and completed application. We look forward to hearing from you!