Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wood is hiring an Environmental Project Manager to deliver environmental project development, permitting, assessment, and regulatory compliance work. The role focuses on clean energy and energy storage developments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead the delivery of project development scopes for clients in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements
- Perform environmental field assessments including Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, wetland delineations & biological studies
- Prepare and/or coordinate comprehensive technical reports, construction monitoring plans, and review contributing sections of environmental compliance documentation for accuracy, context, and reasonableness
- Ensure health, safety and environmental considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks
- Lead and coordinate environmental and entitlement permitting efforts with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Attend and facilitate stakeholder meetings and public hearings
- Manage scopes using internal and / or subcontracted Wood discipline experts including but not limited to:
- Site survey and field work including topo, biological, environmental, etc
- Preliminary project design / layouts including energy yield assessments and hybrid system sizing and design
- Geotechnical and hydrological investigation and modelling
- Interconnection application creation and process management
- Manage projects in coordination with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of internal technical staff, as well as subcontractors, in all phases of the execution and delivery of environmental compliance and permitting requirements for renewable energy projects
- Regularly and accurately reporting the status of projects to team management
- Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities for the company
- Disseminate knowledge and experiences to other team members and supporting the development of the team and team members
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning or Natural Resources related discipline
- At least 5 years of experience supporting or managing environmental services projects
- Business development skills with a proven track record of developing project opportunities and maintaining successful client relationships
- Established experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, and environmental technical staff required
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations, including NEPA, USACE, USFWS, etc
- Excellent communication (written and spoken) in English, with the ability to engage and interface with various stakeholders
- Must have the ability to prepare high quality, concise documents to convey project progress, status and financial information to internal and external project stakeholders
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Valid driving license for use with in USA
- Must be US Citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood
- Master's degree an asset
- Experience with project management, client relationship management, and interaction with regulatory agencies preferred
- Strong existing client relationships and professional contacts are highly desirable
Benefits
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
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