Senior Environmental Planner / Project Manager - CEQA Generalist

• Manage the preparation and review of CEQA and NEPA documents, including streamlining and exemption documentation, Initial Studies/Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements
• Direct project research and analysis, evaluate environmental impacts, develop mitigation measures, and clearly communicate findings in defensible documents
• Coordinate technical specialists and oversee document production and QA/QC to maintain quality and meet project schedules and budgets
• Lead agency consultations and technical or regulatory discussions supporting environmental permitting and compliance
• Prepare and present materials for agency staff, decision-making bodies, community members, and other stakeholders

• Manage small-to-moderate projects or components of larger efforts, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Serve as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, providing responsive communication and identifying project risks and regulatory considerations
• Direct and coordinate project team members, technical specialists, and subcontractors
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff on CEQA, NEPA, technical writing, and environmental planning practices

• Support client outreach and proposal development by contributing CEQA and NEPA expertise, scopes, schedules, and cost estimates

• B.A./B.S. in Environmental Science/Studies, Urban/Regional Planning, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus
• 5–10+ years of relevant environmental planning and review experience in California, with increasing responsibility for technical work, project management, and client support
• Experience managing CEQA and/or NEPA documents and independently drafting, reviewing, and synthesizing technical information
• Established knowledge of CEQA and NEPA processes and the judgment to lead technical discussions and advise clients on related regulatory and permitting requirements
• Experience managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a practical, results-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Ability to travel occasionally as project needs require

• Experience working in a California environmental consulting environment
• Experience leading complex or high-profile CEQA or NEPA documents
• Experience supporting projects across multiple sectors, such as transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, government, or private development

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