Nepa Project Manager

Sundance is an award-winning environmental and natural/cultural resources Small Business. Our success has been rewarded by a deep backlog of work and we look forward to continuing to accomplish our goals. We value your innovative thinking, technical expertise, business skills, and your ability to engage with our clients and our project teams. If you are a high-achiever with a client-focus and a passion for quality, innovative solutions, and environmental stewardship, you will be a perfect match with us.
The NEPA Project Manager will lead environmental reviews of documents submitted by third-party preparers; coordinate with project applicants and consultants for additional information; correspond with state and federal agencies; and serve as signatory on environmental compliance documents. The environmental compliance review will include providing technical guidance and direction to staff and project teams, preparing and reviewing technical documents, and ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on time. The NEPA Project Manager will support the Senior Environmental Specialists (Team Leads) and the Deputy Program Manager for the overall contract. In addition, the NEPA Project Manager will mentor and train junior-level staff, and conduct technical reviews of their work products. Environmental compliance activities will include reviews of Environmental Assessments and Categorical Exclusions.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, archaeology, geology, natural or environmental sciences, or related field.
5 years of environmental compliance and review experience; or 3 years with a master's degree in a related field.
Must have the ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in a project-specific context.
Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Strong problem-solving abilities and aptitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter, flexible team player, willing/able to work on a wide variety of tasks.
Proficiency with MS Office suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe products, and GIS.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years' experience working with all levels of NEPA documentation and/or environmental permitting.
Experience reviewing and writing CEs, EAs, and EISs.
Experience working with a variety of federal agencies and the ability to absorb each agency's nuances.
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