Assistant Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources (Fort Worth)

Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Environmental Project Manager to help manage projects and oversee environmental permitting and due diligence within our Fort Worth Office. This position will require an understanding of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States. Assistant 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 use a background in the ecological sciences (wetland delineations, habitat studies, etc.), an understanding of Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 permitting, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and State Historic Preservation Office permitting. 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 business. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist the Project Manager in building 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 with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.

• 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.

• Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.

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

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, a B.A. or M.A. in Anthropology/Archeology, or related degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years of related professional experience. Consulting experience highly preferred.

• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas facility markets.

• The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, erosion & sediment controls, cultural resources and architectural history. Technical knowledge in one or more of these fields required.

• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.

• The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.).

• Experience with environmental permitting and due diligence in other states throughout the U.S. is also desired.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 253007

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS N/A