Senior Environmental Services Project Manager (CEQA)

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

FCS is looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Services Project Manager to oversee the preparation and administration of technically and legally sound environmental studies—primarily Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) / Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). This Sr. Project

Manager will also be responsible for proactive business development, marketing activities and provide supervision and guidance of our amazing junior technical staff.

• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, coordinate and direct the activities of project staff
• Establish task budgets and time schedules and coordinate with the overall project
• Conduct research and prepare technical sections for environmental documents
• Review research and written materials submitted from staff and suggest any improvements
• Manage administration of clients and subconsultant contracts, project budgets, and billings
• Review contractual terms and identify potential conflicts
• Prepare project invoices, approve subconsultant invoices and monitor accounts receivables in a timely and effective manner
• Provide input for long-range financial planning (i.e., 3- to 6-month workload projections)
• Participate in staff training programs
• Conduct and participate in public and private sector project meetings, including making presentations to the public during scoping, community meetings, and public hearings
• Develop project opportunities through proactive marketing of the firm
• Coordinate and prepare proposal and qualification packages with the Marketing Department
• Prepare fee, schedule, and scope of work for proposals. Provide opportunities to maximize profitability
• Assist marketing efforts by providing complete project descriptions on current projects, and updating resume as needed

Skills

• Establish and maintain a high level of communication with staff, clients and subconsultants
• Supervise and efficiently edit technical staff’s written materials to provide constructive feedback
• Proactively and efficiently manage multiple projects
• Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word and Excel, as well as internet usage

Work Environment

The position operates in an office or remote office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will sit at a computer for extended periods as well as communicate with clients and staff over the phone. The employee will be expected to travel, attend meetings, hearings and perform public speaking from time to time. Compliance of the FCS Travel and Workspace Policies are a must.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography or related field
• 7+ years’ professional experience in environmental and/or planning field
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and their processing requirements
• Business Development experience with strong client relations skills
• 2+ years’ experience managing large scale projects/programs (>$1M in revenue)
• Experience in managing large compliance programs, project management techniques, marketing and proposal preparation, and financial management principles and practices
• Prior Supervisory and training experience highly desired

Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.