Senior NEPA Project Manager

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Senior NEPA Planner or Project Manager to join our NEPA planning Team in Nashville, TN. In this position, you will assist our team in resecuring rewarding work with TNDOT and support the work we have with GDOT, NCDOT, and other state, regional, and local transportation agencies. This position will provide career growth opportunities through management of projects and/or staff, depending on the career trajectory you desire.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

What will you contribute?

The ideal candidate for this position will apply their knowledge of the NEPA, planning, state, and federal regulatory processes to manage and contribute to our GDOT and NCDOT projects, as well as various transportation NEPA projects in TN and other types of NEPA projects around the country. The candidate will prepare or coordinate the preparation of all levels of NEPA planning documents and technical studies and provide quality assurance/quality control of NEPA and planning documents prepared by in-house staff or outside consultants. The candidate also will coordinate with resource and environmental permitting agencies, local stakeholders, and members of the public.

Additional skills desired include strong task management skills, effective communication skills, and be able to work successfully in both collaborative and self-directed settings. The exceptional candidate will have experience with TNDOT.

The qualified candidate will have with experience with:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, Master’s degree is a plus.

• 8-10 years of experience with a demonstrated working knowledge of NEPA, including coordination of supporting technical studies and schedule management.

• Similar environmental consultation experience related to transportation projects or other projects (including projects with federal and state funding) preferred.

The preferred candidate will have experience with:

• Preparation and review of NEPA and planning documents and oversight of documents prepared by other staff and consultants.

• Coordination of in-house technical tasks for compliance with baseline schedules.

• Evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the built, cultural and natural environment.

• Coordination with design professionals and overall project team to identify fatal flaws, schedule delays, opportunities for schedule acceleration or recovery, and opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts.

• Providing leadership in project or task management roles.

• Monitoring and complying with established quality control standards throughout projects.

Additional Qualifications

Aptitude for maintaining