Raba Kistner, Inc.
Project Manager - NEPA/Natural Resources
Raba Kistner, Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier engineering consulting and program management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our core values are:Community: We care for our communities.Integrity: We act with integrity.Passion: We infuse passion into everything we do.Quality: We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Growth: We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth.Responsibilities
Raba Kistner is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable
Project Manager NEPA/Natural Resources
to join our Environmental team in the
Houston, TX
area. The Project Manager NEPA/Natural Resources shall be assigned project duties to include but not be limited to the performance of and reporting related to biological (flora/fauna) studies, waters of the United States evaluations and permit applications, and environmental impact assessments (Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, etc.). This position will include managing and overseeing assigned projects and will also include field activities and completion of technical tasks, studies, and deliverables. This may include serving as the project manager, technical lead, and/or field lead. The position will also involve proactive client building and opportunity identification through networking, being active in local environmental associations, public speaking opportunities, and providing excellent customer service to internal/external clients and agencies. Other responsibilities include:Conducting Clean Water Act Section 404 (surface water and wetland) investigations in support of transportation, energy, water, and other infrastructure projects.Preparing ecological and water resource technical reports based on desktop and field assessments.Preparing environmental review documents complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for various infrastructure types, project sponsors, and lead agencies.Managing execution of assigned Service Line projects to meet client and project financial performance expectations.Reviewing project performance on a recurring basis and initiating corrective actions as needed.Managing project billing and accounts receivable activities supported by the Finance and Administration department.Closely monitoring project budgets and taking early action to avoid budget exceedances.Closely monitoring project schedules and communicating with Supervisor and client early to discuss any schedule conflicts and resolutions.Managing and/or preparing Service Line proposals and qualifications statements including direct involvement in scope of work, level of effort, and cost build-up as required.Managing activities of project staff including day-to-day task management, project budget and schedule compliance, technical peer review of client deliverables.Growing client revenue organically by identifying potential business opportunities during and outside of active project activities.Establishing and/or maintaining positive close relationships with Service Line clients.Participating in monitoring assigned projects, including QA/QC protocols, to ensure substantial compliance with generally accepted practices and Raba Kistner’s Quality Management System.Identifying potential business opportunities during and outside of active project activities and evaluating for pursuit in discussion with Supervisor.Overseeing and/or leading field crews during Service Line field activities and directly participating in the field as needed.Identifying and evaluating potential subcontractors, as needed, and overseeing their work if they are selected.Ability to drive company vehicle, manage and complete all assigned jobs efficiently and on time.Understanding, adhering, and participating in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems and setting a good safety example.Performing other duties as assigned.Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field (Master’s degree is preferred). 3-5 years of experience conducting ecological studies and preparing environmental documents in support of NEPA compliance in the transportation, energy, water, and other sectors. 3-5 years of experience conducting rare/protected species habitat evaluations and making impact/effect calls.Successful completion of a formal wetland delineation-training course. Working knowledge of Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, E.O. 12898 (Environmental Justice), and others. Experience preparing waters of the U.S. Delineation reports and Department of the Army Permit Applications for impacts to surface waters (including wetlands) subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The ability to use a hand-held GPS unit for navigation and waypoint collection. Ability to use or learn to use a survey-grade GPS system for recording environmental features in the field. Work well as a team or individually, as project circumstances require. Demonstrate proven leadership ability in his/her current or prior education or employment. Be willing to learn more than the minimum necessary to complete the job.Familiarity With
Field application of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements (Great Plains, Atlantic and Gulf Coast Plain, and Arid West regions).Direct involvement complying with environmental review procedures for the following agencies: TxDOT, FHWA, HUD, FEMA, TWDB, USDA, DOE, and others.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit program and direct experience with one or more regulatory offices in Texas or beyond, including working knowledge of the functional assessments pertinent to the regulatory office.Preferred Experience & Certifications
Preparing one or more of the following documents: Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filings, HUD Environmental Review Records, TWDB Environmental Information Documents, Presidential Permit Applications, and others.Conducting migratory bird nest surveys and preparing reports of findings.One or more of the following Individual TxDOT pre-certification work categories: 2.1.1 (Traffic Noise Analysis), 2.2.1 (Air Quality), 2.3.1 (Wetland Delineation), 2.4.1 (Nationwide Permit), 2.4.2 (Individual Permit), 2.4.3 (US Coast Guard & ACOE Permits), 2.6.1 (Protected Species Determination Habitat), 2.6.2 (Impact Evaluation Assessment), 2.6.3 (Biological Surveys), 2.14.1 (Environmental Document Preparation or others.Possess USFWS endangered species permits for one or more of the following federally listed species: Golden-cheeked warbler, Black-capped vireo, Bexar County karst invertebrates, Red-cockaded woodpecker, or others.Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization. Intermediate to advance in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Physical Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell, and drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Occasionally utilize hand tools such as sledge hammers, shovels, and picks. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, and depth vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (business office with computers/printers, light traffic, etc.) or loud.Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.), fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.), toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.), outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather), risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff), all of which would require the employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.Position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements. Able to drive vehicle short and long distances. Work responsibilities require out of town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations. Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/VeteranDrug Free Workplace
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Raba Kistner is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable
Project Manager NEPA/Natural Resources
to join our Environmental team in the
Houston, TX
area. The Project Manager NEPA/Natural Resources shall be assigned project duties to include but not be limited to the performance of and reporting related to biological (flora/fauna) studies, waters of the United States evaluations and permit applications, and environmental impact assessments (Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, etc.). This position will include managing and overseeing assigned projects and will also include field activities and completion of technical tasks, studies, and deliverables. This may include serving as the project manager, technical lead, and/or field lead. The position will also involve proactive client building and opportunity identification through networking, being active in local environmental associations, public speaking opportunities, and providing excellent customer service to internal/external clients and agencies. Other responsibilities include:Conducting Clean Water Act Section 404 (surface water and wetland) investigations in support of transportation, energy, water, and other infrastructure projects.Preparing ecological and water resource technical reports based on desktop and field assessments.Preparing environmental review documents complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for various infrastructure types, project sponsors, and lead agencies.Managing execution of assigned Service Line projects to meet client and project financial performance expectations.Reviewing project performance on a recurring basis and initiating corrective actions as needed.Managing project billing and accounts receivable activities supported by the Finance and Administration department.Closely monitoring project budgets and taking early action to avoid budget exceedances.Closely monitoring project schedules and communicating with Supervisor and client early to discuss any schedule conflicts and resolutions.Managing and/or preparing Service Line proposals and qualifications statements including direct involvement in scope of work, level of effort, and cost build-up as required.Managing activities of project staff including day-to-day task management, project budget and schedule compliance, technical peer review of client deliverables.Growing client revenue organically by identifying potential business opportunities during and outside of active project activities.Establishing and/or maintaining positive close relationships with Service Line clients.Participating in monitoring assigned projects, including QA/QC protocols, to ensure substantial compliance with generally accepted practices and Raba Kistner’s Quality Management System.Identifying potential business opportunities during and outside of active project activities and evaluating for pursuit in discussion with Supervisor.Overseeing and/or leading field crews during Service Line field activities and directly participating in the field as needed.Identifying and evaluating potential subcontractors, as needed, and overseeing their work if they are selected.Ability to drive company vehicle, manage and complete all assigned jobs efficiently and on time.Understanding, adhering, and participating in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems and setting a good safety example.Performing other duties as assigned.Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field (Master’s degree is preferred). 3-5 years of experience conducting ecological studies and preparing environmental documents in support of NEPA compliance in the transportation, energy, water, and other sectors. 3-5 years of experience conducting rare/protected species habitat evaluations and making impact/effect calls.Successful completion of a formal wetland delineation-training course. Working knowledge of Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, E.O. 12898 (Environmental Justice), and others. Experience preparing waters of the U.S. Delineation reports and Department of the Army Permit Applications for impacts to surface waters (including wetlands) subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The ability to use a hand-held GPS unit for navigation and waypoint collection. Ability to use or learn to use a survey-grade GPS system for recording environmental features in the field. Work well as a team or individually, as project circumstances require. Demonstrate proven leadership ability in his/her current or prior education or employment. Be willing to learn more than the minimum necessary to complete the job.Familiarity With
Field application of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and Regional Supplements (Great Plains, Atlantic and Gulf Coast Plain, and Arid West regions).Direct involvement complying with environmental review procedures for the following agencies: TxDOT, FHWA, HUD, FEMA, TWDB, USDA, DOE, and others.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit program and direct experience with one or more regulatory offices in Texas or beyond, including working knowledge of the functional assessments pertinent to the regulatory office.Preferred Experience & Certifications
Preparing one or more of the following documents: Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filings, HUD Environmental Review Records, TWDB Environmental Information Documents, Presidential Permit Applications, and others.Conducting migratory bird nest surveys and preparing reports of findings.One or more of the following Individual TxDOT pre-certification work categories: 2.1.1 (Traffic Noise Analysis), 2.2.1 (Air Quality), 2.3.1 (Wetland Delineation), 2.4.1 (Nationwide Permit), 2.4.2 (Individual Permit), 2.4.3 (US Coast Guard & ACOE Permits), 2.6.1 (Protected Species Determination Habitat), 2.6.2 (Impact Evaluation Assessment), 2.6.3 (Biological Surveys), 2.14.1 (Environmental Document Preparation or others.Possess USFWS endangered species permits for one or more of the following federally listed species: Golden-cheeked warbler, Black-capped vireo, Bexar County karst invertebrates, Red-cockaded woodpecker, or others.Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization. Intermediate to advance in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Physical Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell, and drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Occasionally utilize hand tools such as sledge hammers, shovels, and picks. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, and depth vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (business office with computers/printers, light traffic, etc.) or loud.Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.), fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.), toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.), outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather), risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff), all of which would require the employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.Position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements. Able to drive vehicle short and long distances. Work responsibilities require out of town travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations. Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/VeteranDrug Free Workplace
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