Senior Environmental Project Manager 1

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for inter- and intra- state energy infrastructure projects in the renewables utilities and gas sectors. Responsibilities span project lifecycle managementfrom siting/routing NEPA compliance and permitting to state and federal agency coordination and construction supportwhile ensuring adherence to related regulatory requirements. The position combines technical expertise with strategic project leadership client engagement and a business development mindset.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead complex environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for power/energy projects across the full project lifecycle: routing/siting NEPA documentation (EA/EIS) permitting licensing and construction compliance.
• Serve as the primary client contact and agency liaison: facilitate and present at stakeholder meetings and public hearings; proactively engage and negotiate permitting pathways with USACE USFWS state wildlife agencies SHPOs and local jurisdictions; and maintain strong agency and client relationships that advance project approvals.
• Serve as a client account manager responsible for developing long-term client relationships in order to secure repeat business.
• Guide strategy and direct technical teams in the preparation submission and tracking of environmental studies associated with licensing/permit applications and consultations for energy/utility projects.
• Provide senior level review for technical studies environmental documentation and regulatory filings.
• Negotiate complex permit/licensing conditions and mitigation strategies with agencies and stakeholders.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams (including subconsultants) project budgets schedules identify potential project risks and QA/QC processes to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Drive business development: identify opportunities lead proposal strategy and writing prepare interview materials and support account growth across energy infrastructure and energy markets.
• Lead efforts to recruit mentor and train junior and mid-level staff in environmental project management regulatory compliance and project safety best practices.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Planning Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years leading environmental licensing and permitting for intrastate energy infrastructure projects regulated by Public Utility Commissions and/or interstate projects regulated by FERC with proven expertise in Section 7(b)/7(c) filings under the Natural Gas Act NEPA/CEQA documentation/coordination and agency engagement.
• Expertise in regulations orders and standards administered by these regulatory agencies with a working knowledge with other applicable state and federal environmental regulations.
• Strong project management skills with a successful track record of overseeing and delivering multiple complex projects in various phases of development and geographic locations on time and on budget.
• Proven ability to author manage and review permit applications and technical studies supporting federal state and local regulatory documentation and submissions.
• Demonstrated success in business development forecasting and client relationship management within an environmental consulting setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to present at public hearings agency and stakeholder meetings.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams both in office and remotely by leveraging interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word Excel PowerPoint etc)
• Ability to travel (up to 25%) to GAI office locations business development events/conferences stakeholder events agency hearings and client meetings as needed.
• Maintain a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Environmental Science Planning Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with energy transition projects (e.g. hydrogen CCUS COâ transportation renewables) and associated regulatory frameworks in the Midwest and Gulf states particularly Texas.
• Familiarity with EPC delivery environments and thirdâparty NEPA contracting.
• Proven track record of team leadership and project management with energy projects including specific experience with obtaining FERC authorizations for interstate energy projects on time and within budget.
• Established working relationships with FERC USACE USFWS and related state regulatory agencies.
• This position prefers candidates to be in Texas. However candidates with extensive Texas Arizona or California project experience located in the Midwest or Southwest US are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $130000 to $170000 per year. The compensation offer will be commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience.

General Characteristics

• This position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of scope schedule budget and quality of intra- and interstate energy permitting and compliance projects.
• Ability to demonstrate successful use of fundamental project management skills to effectively manage projects.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of total technical experience directly related to the outlined Position Requirements with at least 5 of those years serving as a Senior Project Manager leading and directing projects for an environmental consulting organization or similar professional services firm.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Planning Engineering or a closely related discipline; Masters degree strongly preferred.

Teamwork and Leadership Responsibilities

• Oversight and coordination of project task deliverables which could include involvement with subconsultant partners.
• Available to junior staï for guidance; Provides opportunities to junior staï for becoming familiar with task management and financials.
• Recruiting and retaining staï.
• Ability to develop and implement day-to-day routines for a team.
• Talent development: Develop Staï skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Delivers scope schedule budget quality safety and profitability of all projects managed.
• Plans and manages proposal and projects with multiple technical disciplines

Business Development Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains successful client relationships on existing projects.
• Ability to identify bid opportunities and coordinate and develop a proposed scope schedule and fee for submission in competitive bidding opportunities.
• Supports senior management in contract negotiations with clients.

Communication Responsibilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with and garner support from key stakeholders and staff.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical reports and procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and other business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the public.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to workindoorsin professional office settings.
• Ability to sit for extended periods whileperforming computer-based tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling office equipment.
• Visual acuity to readprinted materials digital screens detailed documentsand perform detailed work.
• Occasional standing walking bending or reaching within the office move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipmentweighingup to 10-20 pounds with or withoutassistance.
• Adequatehearingtoparticipatein conversations phone calls and virtual meetings.
• Ability to travel for meetings training or business purposes.

Why GAI

At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to workgrowleadand achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of acollaborativeteam thats committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -âGAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShort-TermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidaysâ
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Required Experience:

Senior IC