Senior Project Manager - Environmental Planning

<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.</span></p> <h2> </h2> <h2>Job Summary</h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Langan is seeking an <strong>Senior Project Manager - Environmental Planning</strong> with specialized expertise in CEQA/NEPA to join its collaborative team in <strong>California</strong>. In this role, you will serve a critical function in leading environmental projects, ensuring compliance with CEQA/NEPA regulations, and managing a range of environmental and engineering initiatives. You will have the opportunity to manage diverse projects while ensuring adherance to CEQA/NEPA guidelines and environmental best practices. </span></p> <h2>Job Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead CEQA compliance efforts for a variety of projects, including conducting environmental impact assessments and preparing necessary documentation (e.g., Environmental Impact Reports, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and Categorical Exemptions).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Perform detailed environmental analyses to evaluate potential impacts under CEQA, including air quality, water resources, noise, traffic, and biological resources.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Act as a subject matter expert on CEQA processes, ensuring that all projects meet state and local environmental regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Participate in client meetings, offering CEQA-related expertise and guidance, and assist in the identification and pursuit of new clients. Develop work within existing projects and attend business development meetings.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manage junior staff on CEQA-related tasks, providing oversight, coaching, and training to develop their understanding of CEQA processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Supervise and coordinate field activities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and ensuring the proper collection and analysis of data within budget and on schedule.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that each project adheres to CEQA timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prepare and review progress reports, change orders, invoices, and project billings related to CEQA compliance work.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with other environmental and engineering teams to ensure integrated and effective project delivery across multiple disciplines and office locations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure effective communication and project execution.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; font-fami