Sustainability​/Environmental Planner and Project Manager

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sustainability/Environmental Planner and Project Manager in California, MO, with opportunities in several CA locations. The role involves managing sustainability planning projects, environmental documentation, and stakeholder presentations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 20 years of experience. Preferred qualifications include AICP certification and strong communication skills. Occasional travel is required.
Location: California

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Community Planner. This opportunity is available at one of the following office locations:
Denver, CO;
Dallas, TX;
Ontario, CA;
Santa Rosa, CA;
San Diego, CA;
Sacramento, CA.

Responsibilities for this position may include the following:
• Managing and leading sustainability planning and environmental documentation projects and teams.
• Research, analysis, and creation of aviation planning documents such as: comprehensive sustainability programs, climate action plans, energy efficiency programs, waste diversion plans, greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and/or noise/land use compatibility plans.
• Environmental documentation including providing national and state environmental documentation including documented categorical exclusions, environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.
• Incorporation of sustainability elements into master planning projects as well as terminal and airfield design projects.
• Preparing presentations for stakeholder and public meetings/workshops.
• Creating maps, figures, and graphics.
• Writing technical reports and public communications pieces.

Occasional travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have all the following:
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Urban Planning, Sustainability and Resilience Planning, Environmental Planning or Engineering, Aviation/Airport Management, Civil Engineering, Geography/GIS, Economics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant work experience.

The ideal candidate will have any or all of the following:
• AICP strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience with larger planning projects with budgets of $1+ million.
• Experience leading a team of professionals and subject matter experts.
• Experience working with various teaming partners.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative and leads project tasks.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to serve as project manager or project advisor.
• Ability to lead development of agreements for planning services, including scopes, budgets and schedules.
• Performs lead function with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Strong research skills related to aviation, planning, sustainability, resilience, and environmental topics.
• Experience working in a team environment and working independently.
• Experience with public presentations and speaking.
• Experience with project proposals, statements of qualifications, and interviews.
• Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, and/or graphic design software.
• Interest in aviation, and airport planning and development.
• Interest and experience in aviation noise and land use compatibility planning.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at if this matches your career goals.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $134,000 to $170,000 (annual) – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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