Principal Consultant, Project Manager and Planner (Principal Level)

ERM is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant/Project Manager, Environmental Impact Assessment in the Northern California, to provide project management and senior technical assistance on multi-media permitting, CEQA, NEPA, and large-scale capital development projects for power and technology sector clients.

As a senior manager, you will contribute your leadership, client relationships and technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in California while networking with ERM's global Impact Assessment & Planning technical team to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to advance their career level with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Manage and provide technical expertise on NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital development projects (i.e., oil and gas, power generation, electrical transmission, and renewable energy projects).


* Lead preparation of EIRs/EAs/EISs and associated management plans in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.

Contribute to preparing impact assessment deliverables, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to quality review.  Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection and survey field work, data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.


* Manage multi-media permitting and compliance associated with capital and maintenance projects with an emphasis on U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, and state agencies.


* Provide technical support for Contaminated Site Management service area regarding natural resources damages, sediments and watershed management, and ecological and human health risk assessment.


* Oversee multiple projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


* Prepare technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.  Maintain client relationships to support repeat business.


* Collaborate with other ERM IAP practitioners to execute impact assessment projects (services within our IAP service area include environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment and water resources management).


* Mentor junior- and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the IAP technical area.


* Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BA/BS/MS in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field; PE, CEP, AICP or similar registration desired but not required.


* 12+ of impact assessment and multi-m...