Environmental and NEPA Project Manager

Volkert Inc is seeking an experienced Environmental and NEPA Project Manager for its Gulf Shores, AL location. The role involves preparing NEPA studies, coordinating with project teams, conducting site visits, and managing project budgets and schedules. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 5+ years of NEPA planning experience. The company offers competitive compensation, professional development, and a positive work/life balance. This is not a remote position.
Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced Environmental and NEPA Manager to support our East Gulf located in Alabama.

What you’ll be doing:
• Prepare NEPA studies for federally funded projects, including Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for various transportation project types and sizes
• Coordinate with internal project teams
• Perform site visits for projects as required
• Lead public involvement efforts for environmental projects
• Manage projects to achieve budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Assist in business development for environmental projects

What you need to have:
• B.S. or M.S. in Planning, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in transportation/NEPA planning required
• GIS experience is a plus
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative team skills are required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
• Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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