Environmental Planning Project Manager

WHO WE ARESupported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, and a wide range of private and commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.PLANNING PRACTICEWe create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.DESCRIPTIONMichael Baker is seeking a Full Time Environmental Planner/Project Manager specializing in environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This position involves the preparation of environmental documentation for various types of projects. The Environmental Planner/Project Manager will manage all aspects of environmental review including the preparation of environmental notices, CEQA documents, NEPA documents, and team coordination. The Environmental Planner/Project Manager will provide all aspects of project management such as progress reports, cost tracking, meeting agendas and summaries. The position will include an emphasis on marketing, proposal preparation, and business development.Strong emphasis will be placed on CEQA experience, technical writing, business communications skills, quality of work, and the ability to successfully manage project budgets and schedules. Candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently, and as part of a team. The best part of being an Environmental Planner/Project Manager at Michael Baker is that no two days will be the same. You will face different challenges every day as you manage and/or assist with complex environmental planning efforts. You will feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping Michael Baker International provide innovative solutions to environmental planning challenges, big and small, and making a difference for the clients and communities we serve.RESPONSIBILITIES• The management and preparation of Initial Studies, EIRs, joint documents, and other CEQA/NEPA documents for clients• Team coordination, marketing, business development pursuits and working both with our local professionals and the other offices of Michael Baker InternationalPROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Biology, Planning, Ecology or a related field is required.• 10 or more years of experience is preferred.• Proven experience with project management, client relations, and business development• Able to build relationships with a wide variety of people is required• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams is required• A desire to produce first-class work and the ability to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company's service offerings, and the standards relevant to your projects is required.• Candidate must have a Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.• Candidate must have the ability to work both remotely and in-person at Michael Baker's Temecula, Ontario, or Palm Desert office• Candidate must have the ability to travel locally (primarily Riverside County) for fieldwork, client meetings, staffing support, community outreach/stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.COMPENSATIONThe salary range for this position is $125,000-$170,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.BENEFITSWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including:• Medical, dental, vision insurance• 401K Retirement Plan• Health Savings Account (HSA)• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability• Professional and personal development• Generous paid time off• Commuter and wellness benefitsMichael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.We Make a Difference.Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.CEQA Environmental Planner - California