Environmental Planning Project Manager - REMOTE (anywhere in Southern CA)

JOB DESCRIPTION
WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, and a wide range of private and commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

PLANNING PRACTICE

We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is seeking a Full Time Environmental Planner/Project Manager specializing in environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This position involves the preparation of environmental documentation for various types of projects. The Environmental Planner/Project Manager will manage all aspects of environmental review including the preparation of environmental notices, CEQA documents, NEPA documents, and team coordination. The Environmental Planner/Project Manager will provide all aspects of project management such as progress reports, cost tracking, meeting agendas and summaries. The position will include an emphasis on marketing, proposal preparation, and business development.

Strong emphasis will be placed on CEQA experience, technical writing, business communications skills, quality of work, and the ability to successfully manage project budgets and schedules. Candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently, and as part of a team. The best part of being an Environmental Planner/Project Manager at Michael Baker is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day as you manage and/or assist with complex Environmental Planning efforts. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to Environmental Planning challenges, big and small, and making a difference for the clients and communities we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The management and preparation of Initial Studies, EIRs, joint documents, and other CEQA/NEPA documents for clients
• Team coordination, marketing, business development pursuits and working both with our local professionals and the other offices of Michael Baker International

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, Planning, Ecology or a related field is required.
• 7 or more years of experience is preferred.
• Proven experience with project management, client relations, and business development
• Able to build relationships with a wide variety of people is required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams is required
• A desire to produce first-class work and the ability to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the standards relevant to your projects is required.
• Candidate must have a Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
• Candidate must have the ability to work both remotely and in-person at Michael Baker’s Temecula, Ontario, or Palm Desert office
• Candidate must have the ability to travel locally (primarily Riverside County) for fieldwork, client meetings, staffing support, community outreach/stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $103,000-$141,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY : Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.