Senior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITIONSenior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CTVHB’s growing Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Senior Project Manager/ Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to expand our established natural science team, permitting energy and state infrastructure projects. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.ResponsibilitiesSupervise, coordinate and prepare submission of federal, state and municipal environmental permit applicationsDevelop Connecticut Siting Council submission materialsProject and task management of complex environmental permitting and compliance effortsServe as mentor to junior team membersPreparation of wetland functional assessments and evaluation of potential project impacts and CT DEEP surveysWetland mitigation site evaluation, design, monitoring, and functional assessmentPreparation of soil profile descriptions following USDA NRCS nomenclatureErosion and sediment control planningCoordination and preparation of NEPA documentsEnvironmental regulatory agency consultationsConstruction monitoring to confirm adherence to permit conditionsSkills & AbilitiesFamiliarity with southern New England flora and ability to key out plant species using floristic keysFamiliarity with southern New England fauna and ability to generally assess wildlife habitat qualityExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work in field settings under a variety of weather conditions alone or with a colleagueMust be highly motivated and an active team participantMust exhibit advanced technical writing skillsMust possess and maintain working knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, with demonstrated expertise in permittingProficiency in permit application preparation mandatoryExhibits strong leadership and mentorship skillsExcels working in a team environmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, plant, soil science, natural science or related field of study requiredMaster’s degree a plus11-15 years of professional environmental consulting experience, with 4 years in environmental licensing and permitting, requiredAbility to travel, as needed, to support offices and projectsAbility to manage projects independently and to serve as a task lead to support other company disciplinesProfessional Member of the Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England, or Certified Professional Soil Scientist by the Soil Science Society of America and/or Certified Professional in Soil Erosion Control (CPESC) preferred

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