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Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2026

About the role

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager who is seeking new learning experiences and career growth opportunities. In this role, you will manage environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront construction projects throughout the Northeast, coordinating fieldwork, permitting, project teams, proposals, client relationships, and technical reporting. This is a hybrid position that can be located in our Marion, MA; Newport, RI; Petaluma, CA; Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; or Petaluma, CA offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide all aspects of project oversight and management for multiple environmental, regulatory, and construction projects throughout the Northeast
Maintain an in-depth understanding of the regulations and procedures governing coastal/waterfront construction and have established relationships with key regulatory agency personnel
Oversee implementation of specialized projects that include coastal/waterfront development, docks and marinas, beach-dune system enhancement, inlet stabilization and maintenance, waterway improvements including shoreline stabilization structures, stormwater drainage systems, and environmental restoration projects
Support Client Managers with developing leads, expanding existing clientele, organizing marketing efforts, contributing to business development activities, assisting in preparation of request for qualifications / request for proposal (RFQ/RFP) response packages and making shortlist presentations
Coordinate environmental and technical fieldwork, obtain project regulatory approvals, collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams/personnel, and drive proposal and project procurement
Maintain relationships with high-level clientele, government officials, and numerous contractors/vendors
Participate in professional organizations, networking activities, expert panels and other speaking engagements
Supervise the completion of Environmental Impact Statements, environmental assessments, biological assessments, field observation reports and other technical reports

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Coastal Zone Management/Planning, Environmental Science or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar environmental engineering role
Private-sector or government experience, especially in the environmental, engineering or construction field
Proven track record delivering local, state and federal permitting primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Experience with EPA NPDES permits, and local zoning/planning boards
Experience reviewing architectural / engineering plans

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with preparing federal and state grant applications, as applicable, for securing funding assistance for coastal projects

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requir