Senior Environmental Project Manager (TxDOT NEPA)
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Senior Environmental Project Manager (TxDOT NEPA), Austin or San Antonio
Halff has an opening for an experienced Senior Environmental NEPA Project Manager to join our growing Environmental team. This position is ideal for an environmental professional with strong experience in NEPA requirements and TxDOT guidelines who is looking to grow their career with Halff. The role offers opportunities for professional development, business growth, and ownership in the firm.
What you will do:
- Provide technical leadership on a variety of environmental projects.
- Manage environmental projects from initial planning through completion, including scope development, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client coordination.
- Conduct and coordinate environmental assessments, including data collection and analysis, while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
- Review and interpret environmental data for compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Prepare and submit documentation for regulatory programs.
- Develop clear, concise technical reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Manage quality assurance and quality control to ensure deliverables meet client expectations, Halff requirements, and applicable standards.
- Apply technical expertise in accordance with project-specific standards, criteria, deliverables, and best practices.
- Coordinate and support field activities.
- Manage subcontractors.
- Plan public involvement events (i.e., public meetings and hearings).
- Serve as a primary client contact, building strong relationships, understanding client needs, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective client solutions.
- Mentor and support junior staff.
- Support business development efforts by identifying pursuits and assisting with the preparation of proposals and RFQs.
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, natural resources management, environmental science, or a related field; master’s degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of environmental studies or equivalent relevant experience.
- Thorough understanding of NEPA requirements, including preparation of TxDOT NEPA documents, TxDOT pre-certifications, guidelines, and requirements.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements, guidelines, and procedures, preferably related to transportation, public works, water resources, or projects involving federal funding or permitting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, CADD and/or GPS technology is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with the public.
- Positive attitude, initiative, and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.
The Halff Environmental Advantage
- Halff’s environmental scientists, planners, geologists and cultural resources specialists have a shared tenure — 25 years in some cases — that enables us to provide an unmatched level of continuity in our approach from shared project experience.
- The average tenure of Halff’s Environmental team leaders is 10 years.
- Halff’s environmental expertise allows for a categorically broad and diverse range of services.
Learn more about Halff's Environmental services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team
Halff’s Environmental Services:
Halff’s Environmental Services:
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documentation Services
- Wetland Delineation and Section 404/10 Permitting and Mitigation
- Cultural Resources Management
- Wildlife Habitat Assessments and Threatened/Endangered Species Surveys and Relocation
- GIS Geodatabase Development and Environmental Constraints Mapping/Analysis
- Oil and Gas Pipeline Permitting
- Electric Transmission Line Routing Studies and Expert Testimony
- Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation and Regulatory Closures
- Comprehensive Asbestos Consulting Services
- Storm Water Compliance
- Public Involvement
Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here
Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here
Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here
We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
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