Senior Environmental Permitting Manager

Job DescriptionFluor, together with its joint-venture partner AECOM, has been awarded a four-year program delivery support services contract for the California High-Speed Rail program by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services to support one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S.The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California's Central Valley.The Senior Environmental Permitting Land Manager will: Direct contractor(s) in implementation of program requirements, schedule and budget. Direct technical staff (biologists, cultural resources, etc.) to conduct field activities to ensure compliance with existing permit requirements and to assess resources which may need additional evaluation. Review environmental documents for compliance with existing and planned maintenance activities. Identify gaps in CEQA/NEPA and permit coverage and recommend rectifying actions as appropriate. Schedule/maintain regular meetings with Authority, Environmental Services Branch, PDS staff, and others, as needed, to ensure robust communication and support for program objectives.Program-specific activities will include the following: Management and oversight of contractor(s) managing existing Authority-owned non-operational right-of-way (ROW); Evaluation of compliance with existing Federal, State and local permits; Evaluation of need for additional Federal, State, and local permits to cover existing and planned maintenance activities; Evaluation of compliance with existing environmental documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), or, where such compliance with existing documentation may be insufficient, the need for additional CEQA/NEPA documentation to cover existing and planned maintenance activities; and Robust coordination with staff at the Authority, Environmental Services Branch, and PDS, as appropriate, to ensure consistency with the Authority's other activities, plans, goals and policies. Act as a liaison and advisor for ROW's excess property team and their consultants for the performance of any work on excess parcels in compliance with all items mentioned above.Preferred Qualifications Jobsite experience and understanding of construction safety program Requires five (5) years of experience as Project Engineer or Specialist, or a project role of significant capacity such as Project Controls Lead, Contracts Lead, etc. and three (3) years experience as a design or construction engineer on projects Project or area management experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments is recommended Demonstration of successful performance as a Project Manager on one (1) small job or assistant Project Manager or a significant role on medium sized engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) project Completed all required in-house project management courses in addition to courses obtained from university or other qualified sources Good knowledge and experience on project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, start up, turn over work processes, sequencing, and interfaces Project Controls and Finance including understanding of: Scheduling (including work force loading) Progress measurement Risk assessment and management Code of accounts Work breakdown structure Change management Cost control Estimating process and planning Global Pricing Model (GPM), Project Status Review (PSR) and Project Margin Analysis, Report (PMAR) development and reporting Appreciation of key elements of contract law and when to engage legal Regulatory requirements including permitting Basic understanding of project funding Proactive - goal orientated with the initiative to influence events positively Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex project or business environments Ability to set and maintain high standards of self performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks Mobility - for example, relocating to site locations when necessary Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions Technical and business writing skills Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations Certification in project management is suggested, for example, Project Management Professional (PMP)