Senior Environmental Planner – Project Manager, Mining Team

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and evaluate federal, state, and local permitting along with NEPA compliance for mining and energy initiatives.

• Act as the main liaison with governmental and private-sector clients.

• Function as the project manager for permitting and NEPA compliance on large-scale, intricate mining projects.

• Organize and execute project tasks to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality NEPA and permitting outcomes.

• Engage with agencies and clients to establish and nurture relationships.

• Recognize and cultivate new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and enhance client relationships.

• Direct multidisciplinary teams in the preparation of NEPA documentation, conduct research, and produce technical outputs.

• Guide project teams to fulfill client timelines, quality standards, and budgetary constraints.

• Lead, manage, motivate, and mentor staff members.

• Handle additional energy and infrastructure projects as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, environmental science, or related fields.

• Over 6 years of experience in national/state/local environmental reviews, mine permitting, or NEPA project management.

• A Master’s degree in physical science, natural science, policy, economics, or environmental science is preferred.

• At least 4 years of experience in managing or preparing NEPA documentation or environmental permits.

• Recent experience with regulations and policies from the Bureau of Land Management and/or U.S. Forest Service.

• Proven experience in obtaining environmental permits.

• Familiarity with reviewing technical studies that address biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, and hydrology.

• Experience in managing pre-NEPA activities, including surveys and data collection.

• Capability in developing and maintaining project timelines and budgets.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Teams.

• Excellent organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail.

• Strong critical thinking skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Donation matching programs.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Resources for professional development.

• 401k matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.