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Project Manager - Environmental Permitting and Licensing

Wallingford, CT 06492

Posted: 04/26/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Environmental Job Number: 561014 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Description:
  • Our client is seeking a motivated Licensing and Permitting professional to help lead our Environmental Studies practice in the Northeast United States. 
  • This is an opportunity to spearhead the growth of our licensing and permitting practice in the Northeast within an already established and successful Environmental Services division.
  • The successful candidate will be a seller-doer with demonstrated experience developing and supporting multiple projects from a natural resources and environmental permitting perspective as well as managing and completing independent projects. These activities may include business development, proposal development, marketing, developing permitting strategies and schedules, managing resource survey activities, participating in public meetings, negotiating with regulatory agencies, managing construction, contracts, schedules and budgets.
  • The position oversees the development of proposals and execution of work including the development and implementation the permitting strategies for major development projects as a whole. Demonstrated prior experience with Federal and State siting and permitting is required. Specific experience related to Article VII, Article X and Section 94-C permitting in New York is a plus. The position is the lead individual for identifying permit requirements and interrelationships, scheduling permit applications, developing permitting strategies, and managing timely completion of deliverables by the Permitting Team. The position’s responsibilities are summarized below:
  • In addition to obtaining favorable environmental permits and approvals the position will be responsible for monitoring compliance with environmental permits issued by various Federal, State and local regulatory agencies. Position will require supporting development of permit amendments, reports, regulatory submissions and data analysis.
Responsibilities include:
  • client development, maintenance, and management; proposal preparation and sales presentations; participation in contract negotiations; project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and establishing critical project objectives and performances.
  • This position manages the preparation of documents or technical documents. Mentors less experienced staff and performs other duties as assigned.

  • Coordinating with the regional manager

  • Developing and executing sales and marketing plans

  • Management of client accounts

  • Developing permit need assessments

  • Serving as main point of contact for regulatory agencies

  • Developing and implementing strategies for obtaining permits and approvals in accordance with project schedules
Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in a natural resources field, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program.

  • Minimum 7 years related experience.

  • Experience in Article VII, Article X and Section 94-C permitting in New York is a huge plus.

  • Must have ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

  • Professional Registration preferred.

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.