NEPA Environmental Project Manager

Metric Environmental, LLC (Metric) is seeking a candidate with expertise and experience in the NEPA environmental review and permitting process related to transportation and infrastructure projects. The candidate will have strong technical and project management skills in the NEPA process of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and federal and state permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Project management, including oversight, scope development, scheduling, on-budget completion, file/project set-up, and contracting while overseeing multiple projects.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Write proposals and responses to RFQs, RFPs, Statement of Qualifications, and other proposal requests.
• Attend client meetings, including project kick-offs, update meetings, field reviews, etc.
• Maintain QA/QC policy. Review technical document to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
• Maintain project files with current documents.
• Interact with clients, regulatory agencies, and sub-consultants to achieve project objectives.
• Utilize knowledge of local regulations, positive agency relationships, and a thorough understanding of environmental regulations at all levels of government to facilitate timely document and permit approvals, in order to prevent budget overages and delays.
• Utilize project management software to manage active projects

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Geology, Geography, Biology, Ecology, Botany or related field. A combination of relevant experience and education will combine for 6-8 years of practical experience.
• Previous project management experience including client management, project invoicing and/or proposal writing
• Federal, State, and Local agency familiarity regarding NEPA regulations, Clean Water Act, Water Resources.
• Strong technical writing skills, especially the ability to explain regulations and guidance to the public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiar with ArcGIS and associated programs.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaboration to achieve the goals and schedule of a project.
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development Program
• Continuing Education Assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Indianapolis, IN

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• preparation of NEPA & Section 4(f) Documents and Permitting: 6 years