Description

　　Burns & McDonnell’s Upper Midwest regional operation is actively seeking an Environmental Studies Project Manager to manage projects and support client development for our environmental division. The technical areas encompassed by this position include National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and managing siting, routing, environmental surveys, and other various permitting activities across utilities, oil and gas, renewable energy and other sectors. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in numerous other cities across the United States. This position may be located in our Minneapolis or Duluth, MN offices.

　　This position provides the opportunity to challenge and grow yourself professionally within one of the industry’s leading firms. Be on a team that solves our client’s issues and problems for environmental and engineering practices in the planning, permitting, design, and environmental review service space.

　　The candidate should have an established and successful history managing and leading tasks for both small and large-scale projects including but not limited to assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, leading and executing project tasks, managing project budgets and forecasts, delivering client satisfaction, and mentoring staff.

　　The Senior Scientist/Project Manager will work within our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice to perform the following duties:

　　Project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.

　　Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.

　　Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

　　Prepare and present client and professional meeting presentations.

　　Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

　　Prepare studies, evaluations, NEPA and state documentation for all types and sizes of environmental projects.

　　Lead/manage habitat assessments, species-specific presence/absence surveys, avian and bat studies, other state and federal protected species-specific studies.

　　Lead land use, transportation, and other entitlement permitting efforts.

　　Experience managing and navigating the Public Utilities Commission process in MN and the region is desired.

　　Responsible for Quality Assurance/Quality Control process adherence.

　　Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas and with the following agencies:

　　National Environmental Policy Act

　　Federal, state and local environmental permitting

　　State and local land use permitting

　　U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

　　U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

　　National Marine Fisheries Service

　　U.S. Forest Service

　　State wildlife agencies

　　Bureau of Land Management

　　U.S. Department of Energy

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in environmental science, Ecology or Wildlife Biology or related degree from accredited program plus10 years of applicable consulting experience in a wide variety of areas ranging from leading and managing technical teams, project management and business development.

　　Specific experience in electric power transmission, oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation and other similar markets is preferred. Local and regional knowledge and relationships with existing clients is preferred. Nationwide experience is a plus.

　　Client and business development experience is preferred.

　　Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required to develop and maintain relationships.

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

　　Working understanding of GIS.

　　Excellent writing skills.

　　Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.

　　Strong experience working with both private and public-sector clients.

　　EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

　　Job Project Management

　　Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

　　Other Locations US-MN-Duluth

　　Schedule: Full-time

　　Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

　　Req ID: 240308 Job Hire Type Experienced

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