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Environmental Project Manager

HDR, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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HDR . At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and encourage authentic contributions. HDR is recognized by Engineering-News Record as a Top 10 environmental firm. HDR is looking for an Environmental Project Manager to support our Environmental Sciences and Planning Cross-Sector in the Southeast. The position is open to multiple office locations. The Environmental Project Manager would report within the Power Environmental Practice and be in close coordination with local leadership. This role will work with our Resources Business Group (RBG) and the Renewable Energy Practice. Candidates should be team-oriented with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead environmental planning, permitting, siting, and/or compliance projects. Knowledge of current federal and state environmental planning and regulations, including NEPA documentation, is required. The candidate will work with environmental leads in surrounding areas to staff and execute projects that include, but are not limited to, renewable energy and linear facilities (e.g., transmission lines) across the Southeast. Specific experience with NEPA environmental assessments or impact statements, and management of associated technical reports, is expected. Experience with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) NEPA requirements is highly desirable. This position also requires demonstrated experience directing the technical and administrative aspects of environmental studies; coordinating schedules; providing technical QA; and problem resolution to complete projects on time and within budget. Familiarity with management of scopes and budgets, including project management tools, is required. On a day-to-day basis, the Environmental Project Manager will be expected to: Plan and direct medium- to large-size environmental planning and permitting projects for transportation, water/wastewater, facilities, power, and other programs as identified. Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, permit applications, NEPA documents, and similar reports/documents. Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out). Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings. Coordinate workload through the entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule. Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure completion within the approved schedule parameters. Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed. Mentor mid-level and junior staff in field survey techniques (wetland delineations, stream assessments, etc.), permitting (primarily CWA), and in technical writing. Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance. Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices. Support regional or national projects in specific areas of technical expertise. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications NEPA experience with power and/or renewable energy clients and projects, including TVA. Specific experience working on NEPA documentation and supporting technical reports for the following types of projects is highly desirable: private sector renewable energy facility interconnections to the TVA system; TVA-led renewable energy facilities; other TVA power and energy projects (transmission, thermal generation, etc.). M.S. degree or higher in botany or related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience focusing on field botany and plant identification. Working knowledge of the flora, both common and threatened & endangered species in the Tennessee Valley. Contributed specimens to a herbarium or rare plant record to a state Natural Heritage program within the past 5 years. Seller/doer approach with experience in developing client and agency relationships. Experience with public service commission and/or local permitting presentations or testimony. Local candidates are preferred. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field. 7 years related experience. A minimum of 2 years project management experience. Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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