Renewables Permitting Project Manager - Environmental Services (chicago)

Renewable Permitting Practice 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: managing permitting and compliance for renewable facilities, providing project management, offering technical guidance to internal and external project teams, managing the preparation of documents or technical documents, identifying and developing strategies for change management, participating in business development, managing construction compliance, mentoring less experienced staff, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a natural resources field, environmental science, or related field from an accredited program. Minimum seven years of related professional experience is required. Must have the 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, and working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations for renewable projects in the Midwest are required. Experience with state siting processes for these facilities is desired. The preferred applicant will also possess 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. Successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.

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.