We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Environmental Planner/Project Manager for our Irvine, California office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.
Job Description
As an Environmental Planner/Project Manager you will serve as the Project Manager and prepare full or major sections of CEQA/NEPA documents, prepare technical reports or permits based on education, training, or qualifications, and conduct field investigations or resource surveys for a variety of projects within the transportation, rail, renewables, water, ports, and utility sectors in California or other states as needed.
Duties:
- Project Management and preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents, technical documents, environmental permits, and/or environmental commitments compliance oversight during construction, implementation, operations, and restoration activities.
- Preparation of project budgets, scopes of work, and schedules
- Review and negotiation of Teaming Agreements and/or Contracts
- Management of internal disciplines and sub-consultants when necessary
- Conducting site visits or field investigations and preparing technical resource-specific reports or permits based on education, expertise, and experience.
- Environmental compliance, monitoring, or tracking of environmental commitments during construction
- Reviewing project engineering drawings and providing environmental input when needed.
- Providing technical oversight and conducting quality control reviews of documents
- Conducting quality control reviews of documents
- Assist with business development and marketing efforts.
- Preparing maps and figures based on experience level with software such as GIS.
- Conducting research for information relevant to environmental consideration on projects
- Preparing tables, comment logs, or document templates when required
- Other duties as necessary
Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, planning, or related fields, advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience preparing CEQA/NEPA documents for transportation, railway, renewables, water, and utility sectors in California.
- Project Management experience is a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff, and clients.
- Office, field, and work-from-home environment
- Travel required when necessary, including the potential for overnight stays
- Experience with common software for industry. Experience with GIS is a plus.
- Valid Driver's License, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier
Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):
- Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
- Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
- Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
- Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
- Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.
- Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.
Working Conditions and Environment:
This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.
AZTEC Culture:
- Action oriented and flexible
- Zealous supporter of clients and teammates
- Thinking toward future and personal growth
- Equitable, inclusive, and diverse
- Collaborative comradery
AZTEC Benefits:
AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.
AZTEC Overview:
AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 3,700 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees.
AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non-job-related characteristic under applicable law.
Please apply online at www.aztec.us/career.
