Senior Environmental Project Manager
HDR · Multiple Locations ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Project management
- Company size
- 1000+
The Senior Environmental Project Manager leads environmental permitting and NEPA documentation efforts for power and transportation infrastructure projects. The role involves managing project financials, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and mentoring junior staff.
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves\: What is our impact on the world?
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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
HDR is looking for a Senior Environmental Project Manager for our Environmental and Regulatory Team.
We are seeking an experienced professional with strong working knowledge of, and relationships across, the environmental regulatory landscape and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process in the U.S.
This role requires expertise in Section 404/401 permitting and third-party EA/EIS documents. You will manage projects across all phases—from routing and siting to construction compliance—while leading environmental permitting and NEPA documentation efforts.
- Serve as Senior Project Manager for natural and built environment studies, environmental permitting, and NEPA documentation.
- Lead and direct teams through environmental processes for assessment, resource reporting, and permitting.
- Support the growth of our power and transportation market sectors by developing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
- Oversee project management activities including proposals, cost estimates, budgeting, invoicing, and tracking project financial performance.
- Coordinate schedules, provide technical QA/QC, and lead problem resolution for environmental studies and NEPA deliverables.
- Direct field surveys, data interpretation, environmental analysis, and technical writing.
- Develop and implement permitting strategies, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and prepare permit applications.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight.
- Provide mentorship to junior staff and promote high-quality work through QA/QC procedures.
- Participate in client and internal meetings; collaborate with scientific, engineering, and regulatory teams.
- Periodic short-term travel for project assignments and client meetings.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Proven experience with Section 404/401 permitting process and third-party EA/EIS documents.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in ecological or cultural resource surveys, NEPA planning, environmental analysis, and state/federal permitting
- Strong technical writing, environmental analysis, and permitting skills
- Demonstrated ability to market and perform environmental services
- Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willingness and ability to travel for client meetings
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff
- Experience managing large, complex NEPA documents for transportation, large facility, land management, or other infrastructure projects
- Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations in specialized discipline
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities
- Staff management experience beneficial