Environmental Planner/Project Manager – Half Moon Bay, CA (20140144)
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking top talent to fill the position of Environmental Planner/Project Manager with experience assisting Lead Agencies and managing the preparation of environmental documents for our three California offices. This is a regular, full-time salaried position that is a career growth opportunity to join SWCA’s expanding California practice. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience.
We offer a team-oriented work environment, competitive wages, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership plan (retirement).
Responsibilities:
- Serve as project manager for CEQA documents prepared for a variety of projects
- Manage multidisciplinary teams of SWCA staff and sub consultants
- Write various sections of CEQA documents and review/edit other sections prepared by technical specialists
- Manage and coordinate complex CEQA documents
- Conduct business development, including client outreach, preparing proposals, and conducting interviews and presentations
- Ensure CEQA project quality, schedule, and budget objectives
- Make client and public presentations of CEQA documents
- Take initiative, resolve problems, and identify improved procedures to assure client needs are met effectively;
- Work closely with project managers, directors, and principals throughout the company to promote SWCA’s business interests in adherences to its mission, vision, and values
- Contribute to expanding SWCA’s professional reputation in environmental consulting and research
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or a related field. Master’s degree a plus
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible and applicable experience preparing CEQA documents
- At least two (2) years business development experience in a support role
- Working knowledge of CEQA and California land use regulations
- Excellent written, logic, organizational, oral, analytical, and document management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to travel as needed for projects throughout California
- Willingness to learn, have fun, and grow into increased management responsibilities
Preferred:
- Experience with alternative energy, transportation, infrastructure, transmission, and UC and state university projects.
- Working knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and other federal regulations.
- Experience with coastal issues, and public involvement and presentation skills are also a plus
SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company specializing in environmental planning, permitting and compliance, natural and cultural resource management, air quality and sustainability planning. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SWCA has offices throughout the United States. SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
In support of our value of integrity, SWCA promotes a safe and drug free workplace. We participate in e-verify and pre-employment background screening services.
SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans to apply.
If you need assistance or accommodations to apply, please contact us at recruiting@swca.com or 800—828-8517
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