Senior Project Manager / Office Lead – Environmental Permitting & Compliance (Renewable Energy)

Talisman Advisory Partners is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Office Lead for Environmental Permitting & Compliance in Indianapolis, IN. This leadership role involves establishing a new office focused on renewable energy projects, overseeing environmental permitting, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in environmental permitting, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.
Senior Project Manager / Office Lead – Environmental Permitting & Compliance (Renewable Energy)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

(Opportunity to Build & Lead a New Office) Leadership Role | Renewable Energy | Growth Opportunity

About the Role:

Are you a seasoned environmental professional looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Project Manager/Office Lead to establish and grow our Indianapolis office, focusing on environmental permitting and compliance for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, transmission).

This is a high-impact, leadership role where you will have the autonomy to build a team, expand business operations, and lead large-scale environmental projects. You will be at the forefront of permitting and regulatory compliance, ensuring successful project execution while shaping the strategic direction of the office.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and grow the Indianapolis office, overseeing business development, client relationships, and team expansion.
• Drive environmental permitting efforts for large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and key regulatory reports under NEPA, ESA, CWA, and other environmental laws.
• Build and manage relationships with federal and state agencies, including U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state environmental regulators.
• Manage permitting for projects involving wetland surveys, endangered species assessments, cultural resource reviews, and biological surveys. • Provide strategic oversight for construction monitoring, habitat conservation plans, and stormwater management.
• Lead high-level project management, ensuring timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements are met. • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors throughout the permitting process.
• Mentor and develop a team of environmental professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and growth.

Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting, with a strong focus on renewable energy projects.
• Proven ability to build and lead a team, develop business strategies, and establish a presence in new markets.
• Deep expertise in NEPA, ESA, CWA, Section 401/404 permitting, Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs), and Incidental Take Permits (ITPs).
• Strong background in field ecology, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance during construction.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies, navigating complex permitting processes.
• Excellent leadership, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and reviewing regulatory reports.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects while leading a team.

Why Join Us?
• Build and lead your own office in a growing market.
• Competitive salary + leadership incentives.
• Opportunity to shape the future of environmental permitting in renewable energy.
• Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and establish a market-leading office in Indianapolis, we want to hear from you!

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