Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Manager to join our organization! This position will work directly with Principal, Director and Senior leadership to execute environmental compliance projects for Rincon’s strategically important clients throughout California. Primary duties will include overseeing permit and regulatory compliance during large-scale construction projects, managing field monitors and survey crews, client and agency coordination, and project management. The ideal candidate is a strong task leader capable of confidently leading complex environmental compliance projects. This position offers the selected individual the ability to apply their technical, project management, and business development experience to a diverse range of projects and clients across California, as well as professional development opportunities within an established and growing consulting organization.

　　Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Overseeing implementation of complex environmental compliance projects with stringent permit requirements, specifically related to biological, cultural, and water resources (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Coastal Act, others)

　　Providing oversight and management of environmental compliance on transmission, distribution, and other infrastructure projects for California utility, renewable, transportation, and water infrastructure clients, including coordination with developers, construction contractors and responsible regulatory agencies

　　Establishment of internal environmental compliance standards, including contract-specific compliance programs, safety, technical field teams, reporting, and communication protocols

　　Managing and completing moderate to large-sized environmental projects ($1M - $10M+) in a largely unsupervised manner

　　Coordinating and tracking of assignments, scopes, schedules, and deliverables within parameters of job timeframes and budgets

　　Serving as Rincon’s primary project point of contact for the client, contractors, and regulatory agencies

　　Technical direction to staff and subcontractors

　　Performing various business development functions, focused on leading proposal preparation and assisting in company outreach/marketing and business development efforts within area of specialization

　　Development of cost and schedule estimates

　　Supporting business operations including contract management, recruiting, and staff development

　　This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:

　　A minimum of 6+ years of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the following three areas (Technical Work, Project Management, and Business Development)

　　BS or MS in Biology, Environmental Science, or equivalent from an accredited university or college

　　Demonstrated experience with:

　　Regulatory compliance oversight and monitoring

　　Resource assessments (CEQA/NEPA)

　　Regulatory permitting and compliance

　　Restoration planning, habitat management, mitigation monitoring

　　Large-scale utility/energy/transportation/water projects

　　Experience with fostering positive relationships with staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and subconsultants

　　Success mentoring and supervising employees

　　A solutions-oriented/risk management frame of mind

　　Excellent organizational, schedule, and budget management skills

　　Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

　　Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

　　The base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$150,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

　　We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.

　　Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.

　　Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here !

　　Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, military and veteran or qualified disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Rincon Consultants, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.