Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior-level Environmental Project Manager to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting, natural resource studies, and due diligence within our Phoenix Office.

This position will require a thorough knowledge leading environmental permitting and compliance efforts for electric utility, transmission, generation, and renewable energy projects, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in Arizona Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) applications and hearings before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).

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.

The ideal candidate will have a depth of project management experience, deep familiarity with CEC preparation, amendments, expert witness testimony, public outreach, and integration of NEPA and state-level permitting for complex infrastructure projects

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 Arizona business.

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Lead 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.

• Interface daily 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.

• Apply technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting and due diligence.

• Advise clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.

• Coordinate with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies, including ACC, BLM, USACE, USFWS, SHPO, and county planning departments.

• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior and mid-level environmental staff.

• Support business development, including proposal development, client presentations, and strategic growth of energy-sector services in Arizona and the Southwest.

• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences.

• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.

• All other duties as assigned.