Senior Project Planner - Environmental at BuildSubmarines.com
Pasadena, CA
About the Job
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
Opportunity:
Our Parsons Pasadena office in the Los Angeles area is seeking to hire a highly experienced Senior Project Planner to support various environmental planning projects in California.
Provides technical direction and manages a team of environmental planning professionals and technicians on small to large projects including a wide variety of technical studies required to support the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation requirements. Responsible for the technical excellence of the tasks and analyses performed, regulatory compliance, and for on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Assists the Project Manager in preparing Project Management Plans, Project Control Statements, Quality Control files for annual QA project audits and other tasks as required. We offer hybrid remote working for this role.
Responsibilities :
Provides direct support to Project Manager in staff development, quality control, project control and revenue reporting, and business development.
Plans, directs, and supervises environmental planning staff on projects of all sizes and complexity. Serves as a staff manager, technical leader, and a recognized expert in field of practice. Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise. Monitors productivity and proficiency of assigned personnel. Establishes budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scope and schedule. Tracks and reports project financials and manages quality control files.
Reviews work produced by those assigned to ensure that all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations are followed, that current techniques are utilized, and that quality is excellent. Engages services and manages outside consultants when warranted.
Provides advice and counsel regarding regulatory compliance issues.
Serves as key contact for major clients. May serve on technical review boards, committees, and panels for projects which will have a major impact on a community or urban area.
Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops that are of high interest to the general public.
Reviews and evaluates all levels of CEQA and NEPA environmental documentation from Categorical Exemptions/Exclusions to Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declarations/Environmental Assessments to Environmental Impact Reports/Statements and recommends changes to overall project design as appropriate.
Maintains active membership in appropriate professional organizations and societies. Represents the Company at conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Requirements :
A 4-year degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field , and 20 years or more of related work experience in the field of planning. Preferably with a strong focus in environmental planning.
Extensive experience in the State of California is essential for this role.
Skills / Competencies :
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$117,000.00 - $210,600.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
Job Description:
Opportunity:
Our Parsons Pasadena office in the Los Angeles area is seeking to hire a highly experienced Senior Project Planner to support various environmental planning projects in California.
Provides technical direction and manages a team of environmental planning professionals and technicians on small to large projects including a wide variety of technical studies required to support the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental documentation requirements. Responsible for the technical excellence of the tasks and analyses performed, regulatory compliance, and for on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations. Assists the Project Manager in preparing Project Management Plans, Project Control Statements, Quality Control files for annual QA project audits and other tasks as required. We offer hybrid remote working for this role.
Responsibilities :
Provides direct support to Project Manager in staff development, quality control, project control and revenue reporting, and business development.
Plans, directs, and supervises environmental planning staff on projects of all sizes and complexity. Serves as a staff manager, technical leader, and a recognized expert in field of practice. Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as project needs arise. Monitors productivity and proficiency of assigned personnel. Establishes budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scope and schedule. Tracks and reports project financials and manages quality control files.
Reviews work produced by those assigned to ensure that all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations are followed, that current techniques are utilized, and that quality is excellent. Engages services and manages outside consultants when warranted.
Provides advice and counsel regarding regulatory compliance issues.
Serves as key contact for major clients. May serve on technical review boards, committees, and panels for projects which will have a major impact on a community or urban area.
Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops that are of high interest to the general public.
Reviews and evaluates all levels of CEQA and NEPA environmental documentation from Categorical Exemptions/Exclusions to Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declarations/Environmental Assessments to Environmental Impact Reports/Statements and recommends changes to overall project design as appropriate.
Maintains active membership in appropriate professional organizations and societies. Represents the Company at conferences, seminars, meetings, etc.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Requirements :
A 4-year degree in Urban/Environmental Planning or related field , and 20 years or more of related work experience in the field of planning. Preferably with a strong focus in environmental planning.
Extensive experience in the State of California is essential for this role.
Skills / Competencies :
- Expert knowledge of CEQA and NEPA environmental planning practices and procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, a thorough understanding of local statutes and environmental rules and regulations, and the proven ability for performing in a supervisory capacity on a project.
- Expert knowledge of Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference and associated documentation annotated outlines is essential
- High proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in environmental planning assignments is required.
- Working knowledge and proficiency in application of project and staff management principles.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$117,000.00 - $210,600.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!