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Burns & McDonnell Project Manager - Environmental Studies (Kansas City) in Kansas City, Missouri

Description

Burns & McDonnell is looking for a Project Manager in the Environmental Services Global Practice (division) in our Kansas City, MO, office to lead environmental routing, siting and environmental assessment projects for a variety of industry types including transportation, renewable energy, electrical utility, and others.

We are seeking a motivated self-starter to help continue the growth of our Environmental Services practice. 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 proposal development, marketing, developing permitting strategies and schedules, providing technical experience for routing and siting projects, participating in public meetings, negotiating with regulatory agencies, managing construction, contracts, schedules and budgets.

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm regularly ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

Join a well-established team with opportunity for growth. This individual will enhance our existing environmental routing, siting and environmental studies presence in the region working closely with established clients across multiple markets. Additionally, the ideal candidate will help expand our environmental studies services and client base in the region.

The Project Manager will work within an integrated team within our Environmental Studies group in the Environmental Services Global Practice (division) to perform the following duties:

  • Performing project management responsibilities for environmental studies and permitting projects.

  • Act as a technical resource for routing and siting practices and procedures for the routing and siting technical service area

  • Client and business development and networking

  • Assisting with and leading proposal and cost estimating efforts for environmental studies and permitting projects.

  • Regularly interface with various agencies, clients and team members

  • Mentoring and generally working closely with junior level environmental staff

  • Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff.

  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a natural resources or environmental permitting discipline from accredited program.

  • Minimum 7 years related professional experience in natural resources and/or environmental permitting project execution including leading teams in the field or office, coordinating staff, and/or project management.

  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

  • Candidates must possess strong project execution and interpersonal skills as well as a strategic perspective.

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with routing or siting studies, environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, CPCN documentation, or Energy Facility Siting and Licensing and associated testimony support.

  • Experience with project management, environmental regulation and agency coordination (USFWS, state agencies, etc) is preferred.

  • Working understanding of GIS.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc).

  • Demonstrated knowledge of routing and siting requirements, environmental site assessment methods, permitting process, compliance and compliance audits.

  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

  • Ability to travel up to 25%, as required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 240624

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS

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