Environmental Planning Section Manager - Maritime

Environmental Planning Section Manager - Maritime - (182773) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? HDR is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Planning Section Manager to work as a leader in our environmental sciences and planning (ES&P) section in Southern California. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise across our three Business Groups (Transportation, Resources, and Water) with emphasis on Transportation (Maritime). Specifically, this individual will work with senior management to develop business, manage and deliver projects, develop staff, and respond to client needs. This is a seller/doer position and requires an individual with a strong character of self-motivation, technical capability, and team leadership. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of Maritime projects and technical expertise regarding the Maritime Administration (MARAD), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) environmental procedures, and expectations. Candidate must be able to work closely with our team and clients and offer strategic guidance regarding the review and completion of compliance requirements for large and complex projects. Responsibilities include: Development and review of technical work products (environmental documents and technical studies). Project management, business development, and client management. Management, preparation, planning, development, and/or analysis/review of technical studies and documentation that meet requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal and state permit applications. Establishing the sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of the project through successful completion. Task management, staff management, and mentoring junior and mid-level environmental planning staff. Perform other duties as needed. As the Environmental Planning Section Manager, we will rely on you to: Develop staff, manage profitability, drive team morale, and provide quality control and marketing support. Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate these staff and services with other sections within the organization. Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system. Understand, implement, monitor and support company policy. Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel. Manage and develop multidiscipline teams focused on both project work and Company initiatives. Work cooperatively with Local, Regional, and National Business Class Leads. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning/Sciences, or closely related field. At least 12 years of experience in environmental planning, with at least 5 years directly managing maritime projects. Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and regulatory permitting and other environmental processes in California. Experience leading environmental tasks as part of small, medium, and large/complex engineering and planning projects (Transportation, Resources, Water). Project Management experience including management of scope, schedule, and budgets. Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and staff management skills. Excellent writing and communication skills. Strong conceptual, planning, organizational, problem-solving and research skills. Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 7 years experience. Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role. Strong communication and listening skills. Ability to handle multiple assignments. Good leadership and organizational skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. What We Believe: HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment: As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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