Position : Senior NEPA Project Manager
Location : Houston, TX
Start Date : 11 / 17
Working Hours : M-F 8AM-5PM with flexibility
Salary : Up to $115,000
Interview Process : 2 Round Interview
Must Haves :
- 4+ years of experience working with NEPA Compliance & Regulations
- 5-7 Years of experience as a Project Manager overseeing natural resource projects from start to finish (Wetland Delineations, environmental assessments, reporting & budgeting)
- Previous experience partnering with USACE & TxDOT
- Previous field experience and the eagerness to go back in the field
- Experience being within a client facing role
Plusses :
Wetland Delineation Training (PWS or Professional Wetland Scientist)Previous experience leading a teamJob Description :
A Senior NEPA Project Manager leads natural resource projects for an engineering consulting and environmental management firm. Responsibilities include managing biological studies, water evaluations, permit applications, and environmental impact assessments (such as CEs, EAs, and EISs). The role involves supervising and mentoring project staff, overseeing fieldwork and technical deliverables, and actively building client relationships through networking, public speaking, and excellent customer service to clients and agencies.
Responsibilities :
Oversee and / or Conduct Clean Water Act Section 404 (surface water and wetland) investigations in support of transportation, energy, water, and other infrastructure projects.Oversee and / or Prepare ecological and water resource technical reports based on desktop and field assessments.Oversee and / or Prepare environmental review documents complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for various infrastructure types, project sponsors, and lead agencies.Manage execution of Service Line projects to meet client and project financial performance expectations.Review project performance on a recurring basis and initiate corrective actions as neededManage project(s) billing and accounts receivable activities supported by the Finance and Administration department.Closely monitor project budgets and take early action to avoid budget exceedances.Closely monitor project schedules and communicate with Supervisor and client early to discuss any schedule conflicts and resolutions.Manage and / or Prepare Service Line proposals and qualifications statements including direct involvement in scope of work, level of effort and cost build-up.Manage activities of direct reports and project staff including; day-to-day task management, project budget and schedule compliance, technical peer review of client deliverables.Grow client revenue organically by identifying potential business opportunities during and outside of active project activities.Establish and / or maintain positive close relationships with Service Line clients.Participate in monitoring assigned projects, including QA / QC protocols, to ensure substantial compliance with generally accepted practices and Raba Kistner’s Quality Management System.Oversee and / or lead field crews during Service Line field activities and directly participate in the field as needed.Identify and evaluate potential subcontractors, as needed, and, if they are selected, oversee their work.Ability to drive company vehicle, manage and complete all assigned jobs, efficiently and on time.Understand, adhere and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems and set a good safety example.