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Senior Project Manager - CEQA/NEPA

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Aug 2025

💰 $215,000/yr($170,000/yr – $215,000/yr)

About the role

Location(s): Oakland
Practice/Department: CEQA/NEPA
Internal Title: Senior Project Manager
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation:$170,000-$215,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Senior Project Manager will manage highly complex projects with significant strategic impact, broad responsibilities, and substantial interdependencies, working autonomously with no oversight. This senior-level role will lead large, high-profile, multidisciplinary projects; build and maintains strong client and agency relationships; mentor staff; and drive business development and firm growth. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for creating a culture of excellence, providing clear guidance to internal team members and subconsultants, and managing the overall performance of the team and projects’ financial performance. The Senior Project Manager will exhibit expertise in regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and team leadership to ensure alignment with client needs and Dudek’s strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management and Execution

Oversees large-scale, complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring delivery within budget and scope.
Exercises informed, independent decision-making on project strategies, risk management, and execution.
Demonstrates mastery of contract negotiation, scope management, and financial forecasting.
Ensures high-quality technical work, in compliance with industry standards, applicable case law, and regulatory requirements
Ensures quality control review of all deliverable

Client and Partner Engagement

Recognized leader with strong relationships across regulatory agencies and clients.
Leads high-stakes meetings, public hearings, and project-related events.
Provides strategic client advocacy in regulatory and permitting processes.

Financial Performance and Contract Management

Directs and/or conducts financial tracking to proactively track budgets, track profitability, forecast potential risks, to avoid budget overruns and/or write-offs.
Identifies potential for scope-creep, implements strategies for adjustments, ensures communication with client, and manages contract amendments in a timely manner