Environmental Permitting and Planning Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Program / Project Manager to join the Environmental Permitting and Planning (EP&P) Team in our Houston or Austin office.

The successful candidate should be a self-starter who can provide program / project management and technical support to ecology and environmental permitting projects and proposals. The candidate will be responsible for proposing, planning, executing and managing projects of varying complexity with multidisciplinary teams. The position requires strong collaboration skills, project management, and client engagement in support of our Clients in Texas / Oklahoma, as well as experience with proposal preparation (scoping and pricing).

This position provides a great career-growth opportunity for an energetic person who can effectively manage environmental projects.

This position is anticipated to be 80% office work / 20% field work. Some travel (local/overnight) may be required.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Independent thinker and a self-starter, able to work independently when needed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills, as well as ability to effectively manage a team.
• Ability to effectively engage directly with staff and leadership.
• Strong experience working with state and federal regulations, including all steps of design, submittal, and regulatory interface associated with permits under:
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver proposals and reports

All candidates require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, Geology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 6 years of related experience, including 3-4 years project related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Applicable experience in Texas and knowledge of Texas’s threatened and endangered species, ecosystems, and vegetation preferred.

Move Forward with KleinfelderKleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.  Progress with an Employer that Values YouKleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through  diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:   Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.   This position may require work on projects requiring full vaccination from COVID-19.  If that is the case, you will be required to show proof of vaccination or an acceptable exemption in order to work on the project.  Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, i