Environmental Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a talentedEnvironmental Project Manager to join our diverse team of professionals. Ideally, the role will be seated in the Austin, Texas office, but we will consider qualified applicants in any US city where Wood has a presence.

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The Role

The Environmental Project Manager will monitor and collaborate with cross-functional teams in executing project work, permitting strategy, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance. Whilst this role will have a particular focus on clean energy and energy storage project developments it may also include involvement in other technologies including data center and pipeline projects.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead the delivery of project development scopes for clients in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements.
• Perform environmental field assessments including Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments, wetland delineations & biological studies.
• Prepare and/or coordinate comprehensive technical reports, construction monitoring plans, and review contributing sections of environmental compliance documentation for accuracy, context, and reasonableness.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks.
• Lead and coordinate environmental and entitlement permitting efforts with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Attend and facilitate stakeholder meetings and public hearings.
• Manage scopes using internal and / or subcontracted Wood discipline experts including but not limited to:
  • Site survey and field work including topo, biological, environmental, etc.
  • Preliminary project design / layouts including energy yield assessments and hybrid system sizing and design
  • Geotechnical and hydrological investigation and modelling
  • Interconnection application creation and process management
• Manage projects in coordination with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of internal technical staff, as well as subcontractors, in all phases of the execution and delivery of environmental compliance and permitting requirements for renewable energy projects.
• Regularly and accurately reporting the status of projects to team management.
• Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities for the company.
• Disseminate knowledge and experiences to other team members and supporting the development of the team and team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning or Natural Resources related discipline; Master's degree an asset.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting or managing environmental services projects.
• Experience with project management, client relationship management, and interactio