About the Role
Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Environmental Planning with specialized expertise in CEQA/NEPA to lead environmental projects, ensure compliance with CEQA/NEPA regulations, and manage environmental and engineering initiatives in California.
Responsibilities
- Lead CEQA compliance efforts, including environmental impact assessments and preparation of necessary documentation (e.g., Environmental Impact Reports, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, and Categorical Exemptions).
- Perform detailed environmental analyses evaluating potential impacts on air quality, water resources, noise, traffic, and biological resources.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on CEQA processes, ensuring project compliance with state and local environmental regulations.
- Participate in client meetings, provide CEQA expertise, and assist in client identification and pursuit.
- Develop work within existing projects and attend business development meetings.
- Manage junior staff on CEQA-related tasks, providing oversight, coaching, and training.
- Supervise and coordinate field activities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and proper data collection/analysis within budget and schedule.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to CEQA timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review progress reports, change orders, invoices, and project billings related to CEQA compliance.
- Collaborate with other environmental and engineering teams for integrated project delivery.
- Interface with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies for effective communication and project execution.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CEQA regulations and best practices.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in environmental planning, site investigations, remediation, and CEQA-related work.
- In-depth knowledge of CEQA regulations and procedures, as well as related state and federal environmental laws.
- Proven experience managing CEQA compliance for complex projects, including preparation of EIRs, environmental assessments, and other CEQA documents.
- Strong project management, client relations, and leadership skills with experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in quantitative/technical analysis, environmental software, and report preparation.
- Excellent communication skills (public speaking, written, and verbal).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Reliable transportation for client meetings and site visits, along with a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Skills
- CEQA/NEPA expertise
- Environmental impact assessments
- Environmental analyses
- Project management
- Client relations
- Leadership
- Quantitative/technical analysis
- Environmental software proficiency
- Report preparation
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical capabilities
- Team collaboration
Location
- California
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Geography, Environmental Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $117,000—$171,000 USD
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Employee referral bonuses
- Professional license bonuses
- Educational reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Flexible work schedules
- Extensive training
- Wellness programs
- Buddy and mentoring programs
About the Company
- Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.
- Employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth.
- Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
- Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry.
- Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Equal Opportunity
- Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
- We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
