Environmental Sciences & Planning Section Manager

As an Environmental Sciences & Planning Section Manager, you will collaborate with senior management to develop new opportunities, manage and deliver projects, develop staff, and respond to client needs. You will work on technical work products, project management, and staff management, with a focus on environmental planning and CEQA/NEPA compliance.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities will include developing and reviewing technical work products, managing projects, and leading small to large technical and professional teams. You will also be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews, and will work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong technical capability, team leadership, and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning/Sciences, or closely related field
• At least 15 years of experience in environmental planning, with at least 10 years directly managing medium to large scale infrastructure improvement projects in Southern California
• Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and regulatory permitting and other environmental processes in California
• Experience leading environmental tasks as part of other small, medium, and large/complex engineering and planning projects (Transportation, Resources, Water)
• Project Management experience, including management of scope, schedule, and budgets
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and staff management skills with experience in managing staff at all levels
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, planning, organizational, problem-solving, and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement