Job Description

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner and Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a leadership role for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about environmental compliance, sustainability, and strategic planning.

As a senior team member, you will lead complex environmental review processes under CEQA and NEPA, manage multidisciplinary project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff, contributing to business development, and shaping the future direction of our planning practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage all phases of environmental planning projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Environmental Compliance: Prepare, review, and oversee CEQA and NEPA documents (EIRs, EISs, MNDs, ISs), technical studies, and permitting strategies.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring responsiveness, transparency, and high-quality deliverables.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor interdisciplinary teams of planners, scientists, and technical specialists.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate public meetings, agency consultations, and community outreach efforts.
• Business Development: Support proposal development, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Regulatory Expertise: Stay current with evolving environmental laws, policies, and best practices in California and at the federal level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in environmental planning and project management.
• Demonstrated expertise in CEQA and NEPA compliance, including preparation of complex environmental documents.
• Strong understanding of California's regulatory landscape, including permitting processes and agency coordination.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and public speaking.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and teams simultaneously.
• Experience working with public agencies, municipalities, or infrastructure clients is highly desirable.
• AICP, LEED AP, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Salary ranging from $120k-170k
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid and remote work options to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, conference attendance, and leadership development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace that values diversity and innovation.
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a real difference in California's communities and ecosystems.

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