The Senior NEPA Project Manager will be responsible for helping to drive and grow HDR's environmental sciences program in Iowa. This individual will have experience in managing private and public sector projects (transportation, FHWA, DOD, power and energy, rail) including assistance in conducting feasibility/siting studies, working closely with engineering teams, leading Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)/Environmental Assessments (EAs) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated regulatory compliance, and permitting various facility and linear projects for construction.



Experience and professional relationships in the Midwest is required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to direct existing work and assist in developing new work. In addition, the individual will be responsible for identifying key clients, determining their primary needs, and outlining potential areas where HDR multidisciplinary teams can add value. Primary clients would include state Departments of Transportation, local utilities, federal land management agencies, power and energy generators and transmitters, alternative energy developers, and railroad companies. The primary duties of the position would include:



Leading NEPA/planning/permitting teams in project execution, which includes execution of quality control and coordination of staffing

Overseeing project schedules, budgets, and staffing/workload allocation

Assist in the development of the regional environmental science program, including recruiting of environmental professionals

Establishing client relations and involvement with marketing, contractual, technical and production meetings

Providing mentoring and training to junior level staff

Coordinating subcontractor relationships

Involvement in select industry associations to advance client relationships and further industry analysis



Close coordination and collaboration with other HDR offices and environmental sciences and design groups would be required.

The position would support the Omaha Environmental & Resource Management (E&RM) group in strategic planning for growth of the program in the Midwest region.







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090656, Environmental Sciences Sr. Project Manager Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, or Engineering. Masters preferred.

10+ years experience in managing complex environmental projects.

Experience and professional relationships in the Midwest region is required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory, along with the ability to direct existing work and assist in developing new work.



Able to manage technical and business aspects of projects under this positions purview, including all supporting staff as necessary.

Provide guidance, mentoring and leadership for Environmental Sciences business group. Self starter with excellent managerial, writing and communication skills. Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research abilities. Excellent marketing experience. Prior consulting or agency experience preferred. Existing network of clients beneficial.