Senior Environmental Project Manager - Transmission
ICFSenior Environmental Project Manager - Transmission
Remote – Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio
ICF IS BUILDING IN TEXAS, AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM!
ICF’s Texas office (formerly Blanton & Associates) is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead sales and delivery of environmental services for transmission projects in Texas and across the US.
Why work for ICF? Maybe you are at an engineering firm where environmental professionals play second fiddle to licensed engineers. At ICF you are our raison d'être, on a team packed with scientists who prize scientific rigor, objective analysis, and regulatory expertise in pursuit of client objectives. You will relish the welcoming and collaborative team, the analytical hallway conversations, the prioritization of work-life balance, and the culture of integrity. Or maybe you are working at a government agency and crave the faster pace, diversity of projects, and entrepreneurial opportunities of working in consulting. You will be invigorated by new and diverse experiences, yet feel at home with the mission of a company committed to building a more prosperous and resilient world. In either situation, look no further than ICF.
In this role, you will:
Nurture and expand your network of transmission and utility client relationships, to identify and win opportunities for our team that support client success
Lead interdisciplinary teams in addressing environmental compliance challenges to help our clients get projects built fast and right
Collaborate with clients and industry experts—developers, engineers, planners, biologists, economists, and technologists—to develop innovative solutions to achieve environmental compliance
Guide the delivery of environmental analyses, technical studies, permits, and compliance strategies across the entire project lifecycle
Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, agencies, teaming partners, interested parties, and technical experts to deliver effectively and efficiently
Apply expert project management skills to ensure continual progress from budget, schedule, and technical delivery perspectives
Leverage your curiosity and agility to tackle today’s challenges while positioning for tomorrow’s opportunities
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Drive growth and sales with transmission clients, including utilities and/or other transmission developers in Texas or surrounding states
Build client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and prepare winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules)
Manage environmental compliance projects involving a wide range of technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks
Support and/or lead regional or national projects in and beyond Texas in areas of technical expertise
Provide senior-level expertise, technical guidance, and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other federal and state laws
Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies
Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff
Bring strategic thinking to solve client challenges paired with humility to facilitate continual learning and growth
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology, or other related fields
10+ years in environmental consulting or related fields
7+ years managing permitting and environmental analysis documents including associated technical studies on high-voltage electric transmission lines and related linear infrastructure
Demonstrated sales and capture success, including recent experience capturing and delivering projects to utilities and/or other transmission developers
Understanding of requirements and related experience with transmission line siting and routing and preparing PUC applications
Experience with applicable environmental consulting practices and environmental laws
Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:
Master’s degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or other related fields
Lives in Texas and has significant experience working with local species, and regulations and established agency and client relationships
Experience providing expert witness testimony in front of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and in accordance with Texas Utilities Code
Experience with other state PUCs/PSCs is a plus
Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and growth
Experience with federal, state, and local regulations and resource agencies and developing effective and efficient permitting and environmental regulatory strategies
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists
Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators
Strong technical writing skills and ability to conduct QA/QC reviews of deliverables and provide feedback to technical staff
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$119,323.00 - $202,850.00 Texas Remote Office (TX99)