PMC NEPA Liaison

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client's satisfaction. Leads client contract scoping and negotiations.
• Leads and prepares design documents, technical plans, and written reports on projects.
• Implements the firm's project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Responsible for/oversees project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, hiring, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
• May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Typically responsible for management of project team(s) for one or more mini-mega ($1M to $25M) project management team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• We are seeking a candidate who is collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across teams and agencies to identify and troubleshoot issues early, optimizing project schedules and outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field and 12 years relevant experience
• 4 years of successful management of projects
• Lead document preparation and delivery efforts under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Act as an environmental project manager, responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget across assigned projects.
• Oversee and mentor staff and consultants involved in environmental project management activities.
• Review and provide strategic guidance on environmental documentation, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with technical leads and external partners to support timely and compliant NEPA approvals.
• Implement the DOT Plan Development Process (PDP), including TDOT's environmental procedure manuals.
• Engage with local municipalities, state and federal agencies, including TDOT's Environmental Division, FHWA, State Historic Preservation Office, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Apply expertise in Section 4(f) and Land and Water Conservation Fund Section 6(f) policies and regulations.
• Conduct policy analysis, contribute to technical writing, and support public involvement and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working relationship with agencies, DOTs, and project partners.
• What We Prefer:
• Experience in Transportation Project Management, NEPA document development, or Transportation Planning, or related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
• Familiarity with TDOT's Environmental Permits Section and permitting procedures
• Experience working within a PMC structure or on TDOT projects.
• 15 years relevant experience
• Additional Information
• Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
• Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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