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Senior CEQA/NEPA Project Manager, Meridian Consultants - Westlake Village, CA

Senior CEQA/NEPA Project Manager

Meridian Consultants
Professional Area: 
Environmental and Natural Resources Planning
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 
lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com
Location: 
Westlake VillageCA
Meridian Consultants is currently seeking an experienced CEQA/NEPA Project Manager to join our team in Westlake Village, CA. The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley.

Summary
Meridian Consultants is seeking a CEQA/NEPA Project Manager with broad-based science- and planning-related background and experience with city and county local government and development-oriented projects. 

Job Responsibilities: 
  • Responsibilities will include overseeing multidisciplinary teams of professionals, including but not limited to architectural, engineering, air quality, biological, natural, and cultural resources; geology; land use; noise; traffic and transportation; recreation; and water resources.
  • Additional responsibilities will include assisting principals and other senior staff in the development of client proposals, making presentations, and conducting business development activities consistent with maintaining and growing our Southern and Central California presence.

Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
  • Qualified candidates should have least 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years of direct CEQA/NEPA project management experience overseeing complex environmental documentation projects related to urban development and infrastructure projects throughout Southern California, specifically the Los Angeles Basin, the Central Coast, Coachella Valley, and northern Los Angeles, and neighboring counties.
  • Candidates should have experience managing projects to stay on scope and meet budget requirements, as wells as meet regulatory requirements of the applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. 
  • A master’s degree is preferred. 

Skills and Abilities:
  • Candidates must possess effective problem-solving ability, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work with a team.
  • Candidates must also have experience in managing a variety of projects, and in interacting with clients.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Meridian Consultants offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program that reflects our commitment to our employees. 
  • Our benefits program include a profit sharing and 401(k) salary deferral plan, medical and dental insurance, vision care, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, long term disability, and group life insurance.

Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter and salary history to be considered.

For more information on Meridian Consultants, visit our website at www.meridianconsultantsllc.com