Senior Project Manager – Senior Environmental Planner-Scientist

SRF Consulting Group is seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager – Senior Environmental Planner-Scientist in Minneapolis, MN. The role involves managing environmental documentation for transportation and development projects, coordinating with regulatory agencies, overseeing junior staff, and engaging in business development. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science/planning and over 10 years of related experience, including NEPA/MEPA documentation.
Senior Project Manager – Senior Environmental Planner-Scientist (122414)

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Creates Lasting Solutions To Strengthen Communities. SRF’s Engineers, Planners, And Designers Collaborate With Our Clients And Their Partners To Ensure Meaningful Results For The Most Challenging Projects And Enrich Everyday Experiences. Our Award-winning Projects Range From Designing Roadways, Trails, And Bridges To Planning Statewide Transportation Systems, To Revitalizing Neighborhoods And Urban Spaces. At SRF, Our Employee-owners Help Shape The Culture And Future Of Our Business And Our Communities. As a 100 Percent Employee-owned Company, Team Members Share In The Company’s Growth And Prosperity And Receive Stock Ownership On a Vesting Schedule For Their Retirement. Our Culture Offers Frequent Companywide Events, Clubs, And Sports Teams, As Well As Opportunities To Give Back To The Community. SRF Also Provides Employees With The Following
• 401(k) and company match plan, Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Competitive salaries, Paid professional certifications and memberships.
• Flex-time scheduling, Generous time-off programs, and Vacation time carry-over.
• Multiple professional development programs.

SRF’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager – Senior Environmental Planner-Scientist to join our dynamic Minneapolis, MN Office. The person in this position will manage the development of state and federal environmental documentation for a variety of transportation, civil engineering, planning, and development projects. In addition, they will also coordinate with regulatory agencies; manage / provide oversight for junior staff and project teams; prepare scopes of work / fee estimates; and participate in business development activities.

Responsibilities
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of planners, engineers, urban designers, water resource specialists and landscape architects to evaluate potential community and natural resource impacts resulting from transportation and development projects.
• Lead / manage development of environmental documents (Environmental Assessment Worksheets, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements), technical memorandums, and related documents.
• Engage with agencies to discuss potential project impacts, permitting requirements, and mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineering design teams to incorporate environmental commitments into project design.
• Assist with business development and manage staff and workload assignments.
• Communicate with clients and subconsultants.
• Collaborate with other groups, such as Water Resources, to expand services and explore new opportunities.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science/planning, biology, ecology, or other natural resources-related fields.
• 10+ years of related consulting and/or public sector experience including:
• Previous experience in preparing NEPA / MEPA documentation and related special studies for transportation and development projects.
• Working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies including wetland permitting processes.
• Familiarity with aquatic resources, protected species, and land use issues.
• Proficiency in standard office software; GIS experience is a plus.
• Archaeology/architectural history survey experience desired but not required.
• The following qualifications are also desired but not required:
• A M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in anthropology (with a specialization in archaeology), archaeology, or a closely related field (historical archaeology, classics, etc.).
• Current license issued by the Office of the Minnesota State Archaeologist (OSA), or the ability to obtain a current license issued by the OSA.
• A B.A., M.A., or Ph.D. in History, Architectural History, American Studies, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and proven technical writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills.
• Experience managing teams.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.