Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting within our Atlanta, Charlotte, or Orlando offices.

This position will require a thorough knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects in the southeast.

• Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.
• Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing southeast region business.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Leading project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Applying technical and creative solutions to natural resources permitting.
• Advising clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Providing guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USFWS, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.
• Publication of technical papers and delivering presentations at conferences.
• Mentoring and generally working closely with junior level environmental staff. Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff.
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
• All other duties as assigned.