Environmental Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

This role will be working out of our : Environmental Department services division in Phoenix / Tempe AZ office.

This Opportunity :

Certerra Western Technologies is seeking an Environmental Department Manager to manage and oversee environmental assessments, permitting and NEPA-related project reviews within our Southwest Region.

Job Requirements :

We are seeking a top-tier candidate with a bachelor’s degree in environment science or related field from an accredited program and 5-10 years of applicable professional experience. A master’s degree in environmental planning is preferred.

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

Job Duties :

This position will require knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with development activities in multiple market sectors including housing, educational facilities, medical facilities, transportation, and infrastructure projects in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, California, and Utah. The candidate will have working knowledge of the means and methods required by various local, state, and federal agencies responsible for the implementation of NEPA, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Coordinate with specialty sub-consultants, including archeologists, historians, and biologists to complete advanced level assessments in support of the overall project completion.

Regularly interface with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.

As a key member of the team, you will promote, solicit, and develop new business while building and maintaining strong client relationships. You will communicate with clients to identify key needs, develop scopes and competitive budgets, and propose projects.

Demonstrated success by preparing competitive bid proposals and statements of qualifications to government agencies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills complemented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will work collaboratively with technical experts within the firm, as well as client representatives, legal counsel, sub-consultants, and agency representatives, as project requirements dictate.

You will mentor, develop, and guide junior staff members on project-related activities and career-advancement opportunities.

Physical Demands

Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work

Ability to stoop, kneel and to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds

Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles

Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold if need

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.