Senior/ Lead Environmental Planner & Manager ATCS is currently recruiting for a NEPA Planner/Environmental Project Manager for our office in Cary, North Carolina. This position requires a responsible, professional and detail-oriented individual who possesses strong organizational, communication and editorial/grammatical skills. This staff member must be a self-starter, self-motivated, able to work effectively independently and as part of a team with a willingness to work overtime as needed. In addition, excellent time management skills and the ability to successfully handle multiple priorities are required. Extensive knowledge of North Carolina DOT and federal transportation policies and procedures are expected. Essential Job Functions - Represent the Environmental Services Team out of the Cary Office on NEPA and Planning related projects and tasks
- Serve as a Project and Task Manager to conduct, prepare, assist and train others in various aspects of the Environmental Services discipline, including:
- NEPA, Section 4(f) and other environmental compliance and documentation efforts
- Socioeconomic and land use planning, including Environmental Justice
- Natural resources, including wetlands/stream delineation, permitting and mitigation
- Cultural Resources, including archaeology and architectural history
- Air quality & Noise analysis
- Agency and stakeholder coordination
- Provide leadership, oversight, technical mentoring and guidance to staff within the Environmental discipline, some of which may not serve as direct reports
- Lead the writing, editing and compilation of environmental documents, technical reports, proposals and presentations
- Coordinate with technical staff to ensure environmental studies/reports are completed properly and on schedule
- QA/QC of studies, products and reports
Project and Program Management - Communicate with ATCS leaders and managers as needed regarding project status and daily activities
- Coordinate with clients and agencies regarding project data, needs and status, as necessary
- Prepare and negotiate scopes of work and cost estimates
- Prepare project schedules and budgets and keep all projects within schedule and budget
- Utilize staff effectively and efficiently and coordinate needs with other ATCS disciplines/ offices
- Develop and monitor workload, staffing and budget projections
Marketing and Business Development - Assist the South Regional Manager and Cary office management in creating and building a marketing strategy and business plan for the Environmental Services discipline
- Secure new work with existing relationships and with new clients throughout North Carolina; obtain environmental work in order to grow our business, and add staff
- Set up and attend internal and external marketing meetings
- Research and identify potential transportation projects and pursuits
- Develop proposal strategies and teaming
- Lead preparation of proposals, presentations and marketing materials
Other Responsibilities - Participate in other tasks to support other technical disciplines, on an as needed basis
- Cooperatively work and integrate with other offices and disciplines to advance company goals
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