Environmental Planning Project Manager, SWCA Environmental Consultants - Reno, NV

Environmental Planning Project Manager 

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Location: 

Reno, NV

About the opportunity:

Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.

Our new Reno office offers a unique work environment and specializes in regulatory permitting and compliance for business sectors such as energy, transmission, mining, land development, water resources, and federal land management. 

The ideal candidate will possess a skillset that combines high-level technical expertise with business development and leadership acumen. The position will support projects throughout Nevada and clients representing diverse sectors including energy and transmission, mining, and local and federal governments. The ideal candidate will possess Nevada experience, preferably experience in desert and great basin environments, and be conversant in applicable state and federal regulations.

Relocation is offered for this position. 

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NEPA Project Manager, Amec Foster Wheeler - Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Knoxville, TN

NEPA Project Manager
Amec Foster Wheeler - Chicago, IL

Role Overview Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure is seeking a NEPA Project Manager to join our team in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Knoxville. The candidate will be responsible for project management of environmental permitting and NEPA project and compliant documentation efforts, and management of multidisciplinary project teams. Dependent on experience level, candidate may be responsible for business development and marketing in the transportation and energy sectors. Key Responsibilities  The successful candidate will report to a Department Manager and work directly with Program Managers and Practice Leaders to manage teams responsible for completing environmental planning projects throughout the Midwest, Southeast, and nationwide, as necessary. Primary responsibilities will include managing teams that are preparing analyses of environmental issues in the context of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting, etc. Project Manager would also be responsible for technical Quality Assurance (QA) review, budget management, schedule tracking, and client interaction. Duties will include performing oversight of technical staff for project functions such as production, coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and delivery of technical products to clients. In addition to staff oversight, the Project Manager will also be responsible for project/task financial management. Full understanding of environmental permitting, regulatory analysis, and NEPA process and document preparation is essential. Travel will also be required from time to time. Role Requirements BS Degree minimum (MS preferred) in a related field (Environmental Science, Biology, Urban Planning); 5+ years of experience in NEPA environmental planning, preferably, in the transportation and energy sectors; Experience with natural resources and cultural resources in the Midwest and Southeast United States; Experience with NEPA document writing, coordination and permitting with the US Army Corp of Engineers, EPA, Fish and Wildlife Service, state wildlife and environmental agencies, wetland determinations and delineations, and general familiarity with wildlife and plants is strongly desired; Ability to prepare all levels of NEPA studies, as well as oversee a team of planners preparing these documents; Excellent technical writing, public speaking and verbal / written communication skills; Experience dealing with clients directly; business development skills and abilities; Demonstrated career growth in environmental planning for a consulting firm; Prior experience working within a government agency is a plus; Project management experience including scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and client relations required; Strong oral and written communication skills; and Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy. Physical Requirements Environmental extremes associated with working outdoors including heat and cold stress, etc.; Fieldwork involves lifting equipment, standing, bending, stooping, crawling or climbing over terrain; and Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements. Amec Foster Wheeler - 1 day ago - save job » View or apply to job

Transit Service Planner, Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority - Topeka, KS

Transit Service Planner 

Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority

February 16, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Terri Miller

Phone: 

785-233-2011

Fax: 

785-233-3063

Email: 

tmiller@topekametro.org

Website: 

http://www.topekametro.org

Location: 

This position is responsible for developing and analyzing transit service alternatives, improvements and innovative projects for near-term and intermediate range service plans using traditional transit service delivery options.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in transit service planning and scheduling.

• A minimum of five years of experience in run cutting techniques, including proficiency in computerized run cutting methods.

• A minimum of five years of experience in manual and computerized schedule making techniques.

• Proficient with statistical principles and survey techniques.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data regarding ridership, demographics, traffic surveys, maps, costs, and revenues.

• Ability to utilize GIS software such as ArcView and ArcMap.

• Proficiency in quality assurance methods used in schedule production.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the analysis and solution of complex route and schedule problems, using logical reasoning and prudent judgment.

Topeka Metro offers great benefits and KPERS. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Submit cover letter, resume and references to: Topeka Metro 201 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603 tmiller@topekametro.org

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Drug Free Workplace and EOE.

Transportation Planner (Professional level III), KGS - Hawaii

Transportation Planner (Professional level III)
KGS - Hawaii

Transportation Planner (Professional level III) SUMMARY: The Candidate will support transit planning and program management for all matters relating to developing routes and networks or routes for transit systems, including but not limited to, Installation Base Shuttle, Water Taxi, Bike Share, and transit-oriented development and integration with Honolulu Area Rapid Transit (HART) System, local, and Federal government agencies. The Candidate is required to use sound planning judgment in making recommendations to the customer regarding base transit, including coordination and program management of HART planning and construction scheduled with Navy requirements. Required Services/Support are listed below. Data Repository: The Candidate will store, transmit, evaluate and/or present data generated in support of the customer’s mission.  Data Collection: The Candidate will perform data collection in support of customer’s programs. The Candidate will analyze and report on findings.  Pre-Award Support/Post-Award Support: The Candidate will deliver documents defining Task Order requirements, developing and integrating execution strategies, Performance of Work Statements, Statements of Work (SOWs), programming documents, DD 1391s, cost estimates, and other components of the acquisition package for government approval and submission.  Technical Interchange: The Candidate will provide technical expertise to the Government at meetings located on Oahu. The Candidate will deliver technical presentations, provide agendas and meeting minutes, facilitate meetings, etc.  Deliverable Review: The Candidate will perform and deliver technical reviews of data deliverables submitted by other contractors. Reviews will assess functional and technical accuracy/completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations. Deliverables will state whether technical deliverables satisfy specifications and schedules and include written recommendations regarding acceptance or rejection of documents by the government.  Project Tracking: The Candidate will maintain three (3) databases.  Documentation: The Candidate will assist in documenting program files, organizing files and providing administrative support, such as filing minutes of design and construction meetings.  Conference/Meeting Support: The Candidate will support the Air Force at conferences and meetings. This shall take the form of meeting setup, facilitation, as well as deliverables (graphics, audiovisual equipment, study materials, invitations, record keeping, etc.) Meetings/conferences may address a wide variety of topics, such as stakeholder involvement, community relations, risk communication, etc.  Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Support: The Candidate will provide deliverables which review, interpret and define the application of new statutory and regulatory requirements. Deliverables shall include recommendations for Air Force integration of these requirements.  Cost and Scheduling Support: The Candidate will provide deliverables which help the government evaluate other contractors’ performance. Deliverables will include cost and schedule analysis, project status reports, Estimates at Completion and provide cost performance improvement recommendations and alternative corrective measures to recover from schedule lapses and cost overruns. Deliverable requirements may also include cost and schedule training and peer reviews of other analysts’ evaluations. The Candidate will develop and provide engineering man-hour and cost estimates for project support.  QA/QC Oversight of field activities: The Candidate will assist government personnel to perform QA/QC oversight of field activities. The Candidate may review other contractors’ field activities to ensure they are being conducted according to Navy, regulatory, and project-specific procedures and that the resulting data collected are legally and technically defensible. Assistance shall include site visits, documentation, photographs, daily surveillance log and reports of immediate health and safety hazards observed. The Candidate will recommend corrective actions as needed.  Data and Analysis Support: The Candidate will provide deliverables resulting from the technical review of other contractors’ work product, including site data, analytical data, and reports. These deliverables will include an assessment of the accuracy of data and validity of analyses and interpretations of results generated by others. The Candidate will deliver analyses of technical comments provided by regulatory agencies and stakeholders in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations, and make recommendations to the government concerning their disposition. The Candidate will deliver QA/QC standards for emerging technologies when not otherwise available.  Strategic Planning: The Candidate will provide assistance and deliver strategic planning tools such as: Change management in business redirection and enhancement; business management techniques; identification and deployment of measurement systems; program analysis, planning and development; process mapping, benchmarking and process migration and in-depth requirements analyses. The Candidate will facilitate and support efforts to develop, establish, implement and sustain leading-edge techniques.  The Candidate will perfrom tasks that require: * Knowledge of federal, and/or local regulations and statutes, Air Force, Navy, and DOD regulations and other documentation. * Knowledge of construction scheduling methods. * Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Professional. * US Citizenship. * A valid driver’s license. Transportation degree or Masters in Urban and Regional Planning with a transportation specialization. This opportunity is pending award. KGS is seeking candidates who would be available upon award.  KGS - 30+ days ago - save job -  copy to clipboard » View or apply to job