What are the responsibilities and job description for the Siting & Routing Project Manager - Environmental Services (Texas) position at Burns & McDonnell?
Preferred Description
Description Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice in Texas is actively seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager to support, manage, and develop business for electric transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, and land use planning/permitting services. This position provides the opportunity to challenge yourself and grow professionally within one of the leading engineering and environmental firms, including ENR No.1 design firm ranking in Transmission and Distribution. Burns & McDonnell has been voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States. The candidate should have an established and successful history of managing and leading tasks for both small and large-scale projects, including but not limited to assisting with proposals and cost estimates, executing and overseeing every level of project tasks, and assisting with developing strategic marketing plans. The successful candidate should be a subject matter expert, and technical lead and author on environmental studies and analyses to support applications for certificates of convenience and necessity pursuant to authorization from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Texas. Candidates with demonstrated experience providing expert testimony are strongly preferred. Other areas of expertise may include NEPA analysis, resource impact assessment and consultation, and land use planning. This position also includes managing multidisciplinary teams in the development of permit applications and analyzing environmental data supporting the development of environmental documents and studies for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission lines, renewables, power generation construction activities, and gas transmission. The Environmental Routing & Siting Project Manager will work within our ENS Global Practice to perform the following primary duties:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 254915
Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS N/A
Description Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice in Texas is actively seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager to support, manage, and develop business for electric transmission line routing studies, environmental surveys, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, and land use planning/permitting services. This position provides the opportunity to challenge yourself and grow professionally within one of the leading engineering and environmental firms, including ENR No.1 design firm ranking in Transmission and Distribution. Burns & McDonnell has been voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States. The candidate should have an established and successful history of managing and leading tasks for both small and large-scale projects, including but not limited to assisting with proposals and cost estimates, executing and overseeing every level of project tasks, and assisting with developing strategic marketing plans. The successful candidate should be a subject matter expert, and technical lead and author on environmental studies and analyses to support applications for certificates of convenience and necessity pursuant to authorization from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Texas. Candidates with demonstrated experience providing expert testimony are strongly preferred. Other areas of expertise may include NEPA analysis, resource impact assessment and consultation, and land use planning. This position also includes managing multidisciplinary teams in the development of permit applications and analyzing environmental data supporting the development of environmental documents and studies for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission lines, renewables, power generation construction activities, and gas transmission. The Environmental Routing & Siting Project Manager will work within our ENS Global Practice to perform the following primary duties:
- Project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.
- Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to CCN applications for approval by the Texas PUC.
- Prepare routing studies and evaluations pursuant to regulatory requirements for other applicable state applications.
- Prepare environmental studies/evaluations, impact analysis, and NEPA documentation for projects serving a variety of markets.
- Conduct pre-application meetings with jurisdictions, interact effectively with county and local officials, prepare and submit land use permits, and prepare material for public open houses and public outreach.
- Work independently and demonstrate a high level of competence in the area of technical report writing related to NEPA compliance, as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (Federal, state, local) permitting documents.
- Work with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
- Develop, cultivate, and strengthen existing and new client relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
- B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science or Studies, Land Use Planning/Urban Planning, Natural and/or Cultural Resource Management or related field from an accredited program.
- Minimum 7 years related professional experience in a wide variety of areas ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management, business development, and the ability to effectively balance direct and indirect utilization rates.
- Specific demonstrated experience supporting and acquiring CCN certificates for electric transmission line projects.
- Experience with the resources and regulatory agencies in Texas. Local and regional knowledge and relationships with industry and regulatory agencies is preferred.
- Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc.).
- Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 254915
Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS N/A