Renewables Permitting Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell's operation in the Great Lakes Region is seeking a motivated seller-doer with strong environmental permitting and natural resources experience on wind and solar projects to continue growing our renewable permitting practice. The position will report to the Chicago Natural and Cultural Resources Department Manager but can sit in any of our Chicago, Detroit or Madison, WI, offices. Will primarily support ongoing projects in the Midwest but has the opportunity to support renewable work throughout the U.S. This position will be responsible for federal, state, and local permitting to facilitate the construction of these facilities throughout the Midwest market. These activities may include business development, proposal development, marketing, developing permitting strategies and schedules, managing resource survey activities, participating in public meetings, negotiating with regulatory agencies, managing construction, contracts, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage permitting and compliance for renewable facilities, including completion and submittal of federal, state and local permits.
• Provide project management to ensure projects are completed within the budget and schedule identified that meets the expectations of each client.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external project teams for the successful completion of regulatory requirements by developing and implementing strategies for obtaining permits and approvals in accordance with project schedules.
• Manage the preparation of documents or technical documents, as needed.
• Identify and develop strategies for change management with the appropriate regulatory agency and assess risks associated with permit strategies, project change requests and agency interactions.
• Participate in business development of the renewable market by developing and executing sales and marketing plans, managing client accounts, contract negotiations, developing technical proposals and cost estimates for renewable projects, and developing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Manage construction compliance (implementation of necessary permits) of these facilities as requested by the client.
• Mentors less experienced staff and performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in a natural resources field, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of related professional experience.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations for renewable projects in the Midwest is a must.
• Experience with state siting processes for these facilities is desired.
• Knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work on multi-faceted projects, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences.

Compensation: $125,000.00-220,000.00 Yearly

Benefits: Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans.