Sr. Environmental Project Manager- Rail & Transit

$126,000 - $184,000/Yr

GHD - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Irvine, CA

10,001+ employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Senior Environmental Project Manager at GHD will oversee the environmental review process for capital improvements within active commuter rail and light rail corridors in Southern California. This role involves preparing environmental impact analyses, coordinating regulatory permitting applications, and managing client relationships while contributing to business development efforts. The position offers a blend of in-office and remote work arrangements, emphasizing the importance of technical expertise in CEQA and NEPA disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental impact analyses for rail and transit capital improvement projects in accordance with CEQA and NEPA.
• Prepare environmental technical studies and reports.
• Coordinate regulatory permitting applications with federal, state, regional, and local agencies.
• Contribute to proposal pursuits with new and existing clients throughout California.
• Maintain positive company relations with existing clients and develop new clients.
• Manage and prepare proposals for new task orders under existing on-call contracts, including marketing materials and fee proposals.
• Provide senior technical expertise regarding natural resources and impact assessments in the rail and transit market.
• Supervise CEQA and NEPA processes, managing environmental assessments and specialized studies for complex projects.
• Conduct research and coordinate with public and private clients, engineering partners, technical subconsultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform billable work on projects and manage project financials successfully for environmental tasks.
• Ensure project excellence, including communication, client management, and fiscal management.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• BA/BS or higher in environmental sciences, engineering, urban planning, geography, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management and business development related to environmental documents.
• Technical expertise in CEQA or NEPA disciplines such as traffic and transportation, environmental justice, socioeconomics, air quality, or cultural resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Office Suite software.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certifications in relevant fields.
• Project experience involving environmental documents for federal, state, and regional agencies.

Benefits

• Leading training and development programs to accelerate growth.
• Opportunities for career advancement and impact.
• Employee ownership structure.