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Renewable Energy Project Manager / CEQA Environmental Planner

Employer
Jessica Hanchey
Location
Santa Ana, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 3, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Energy
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
  • Manage large projects (complex, multidisciplinary projects; EIS/EIR/PEA/AFC) on time and within budget.
  • Focus on renewable energy projects.
  • Provide guidance to clients and team members with federal and state regulations, including CEQA/NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Endangered Species acts.
  • Provides technical training and supervision to staff.
  • Provides a high-level of quality control.
  • Develops proposals; serves as proposal manager; manages preparation of proposals for complex projects, including development of budgets and schedules.
  • Acts as Project Manager to define and oversee work plan for projects under his/her supervision.
  • Coordinates project tasks to meet cost and schedule objectives and is responsible for project performance to meet client and company objectives.
  • Serves as primary client contact on multiple projects under his/her supervision.
  • Serves as technical lead on designated projects.
  • Provides input to Manager/Director to assure the proper utilization and scheduling of staff and advises of project status.
  • Assists with technical review/guidance for departmental staff members.
  • Serves as direct supervisor for department staff.
  • Ability to speak to a potential client panel during interview/bid process.
  • Mentor junior planners and cross-train other staff members and provide opportunities for them to assist with field work as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates experience managing MSAs, including administrative duties, such as staffing, scheduling, budgeting and allocating resources to meet project requirements.
  • Responsible for new bookings with existing and new clients.
  • Serve as Project Manager by preparing project scopes of work, budgets and schedules, coordinating with clients, and planning and executing project and proposal meetings.
  • Provide detailed presentation to potential future clients.


Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Previous CEQA environmental planning experience related to renewable energy projects (solar, wind, etc.).
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies/Science or similar field required, Advanced degree (MS, PhD) preferred.
  • Minimum 8 - 15 years of experience in technical discipline required and 4 years of experience in a technical lead and/or demonstrated leadership preferred. (Advanced degree may substitute for up to 2 years' experience.)
  • Professional certifications required.
  • Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Strong computer and technology skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
  • Committed to safety and promoting safe behaviors.
  • Strong aptitude and desire to learn the business.
  • Implements project health and safety standards.
  • Contributes to Department and Company Objectives and Key Results.
  • Demonstrate the ability to utilize critical thinking; a flexible approach to problem solving; excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), planning, and organizational skills; and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional public speaking/presentation skills preferred.
  • Assists with quality control.
  • Demonstrates initiative, and independent thinking.
  • Possesses strong leadership skills, ability to work independently and as a team member, and exemplary work habits, common sense, punctuality, and adaptability.
  • Demonstrates positive motivation and is a self-starter who also works well in team settings, is detail-oriented, and enthusiastic.
  • Performs support in business development, responsible for new bookings, demonstrates initiative, independent thinking, and strong problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong relationships with clients.

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