CEQA/NEPA Senior Project Manager

Location(s): Northern California
Practice/Department: CEQA/NEPA
Internal Title: Project Manager I
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $110,000-$160,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been , and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture , the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As an employee-owner , you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented , with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation .

How You’ll Make an Impact

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented senior environmental planning professional interested in joining our CEQA/NEPA Team. The individual chosen for the position will work collaboratively with Dudek's environmental team in northern and southern California on a wide variety of projects in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial and industrial development, policy evaluation and mitigation planning. This position can be based out of any of our California offices.
Learn more about the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager for CEQA/NEPA document preparation for medium to large scale projects. Coordinates to manage the environmental component of projects program wide, providing guidance, recommendations, document review, and schedule for all environmental clearance documents and processes.
• Monitors the project scope, schedule and budget and works to verify document content conforms with client standards, procedures and methodologies.
• Attends stakeholder working group, public hearings or other outreach activities.
• Interact with various members of public agency and private client staff on matters related to land use planning, project description development, CEQA/NEPA compliance, and public agency/public infrastructure project management and implementation.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
• Foster client connections through existing client relationships and proactive business development in the candidate’s areas of strength and interest, working with others to anticipate and pursue work Enhance Dudek’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Dudek in a professional manner.
• Work closely with other Dudek Project Managers to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related field
• 12 or more years of professional work experience in environmental impact assessment including demonstrated success in CEQA and/or NEPA document preparation with projects that have an emphasis on natural resources.
• Project management experience overseeing contracts, budgets, schedules and technical staff or subconsultants in the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents
• Ability to travel regionally for business; reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Powerpoint, Word and Excel software
• Travel may be required for this position.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Compensation: $110,000-$160,000 annually*

*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions
Environment

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment .

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.
Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.