About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Environmental Project Manager include working on and managing a wide variety of environmental evaluations, regulatory permit consultations, and National Environmental Policy (NEPA) documents for private and public clients. This position will be based in our Texas Gulf Coast Area and in one of our three office locations in Houston or Corpus Christi.

In the role of Environmental Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Work as a member of our Texas Gulf Coast environmental sciences and planning section and regional environmental team
• Provide technical expertise at project level and assist with growing HDR's environmental program through development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of our environmental services
• Take responsibility for project and staff management, such as tracking project deliverables, schedules, workload, reviewing invoices, and managing subconsultants
• Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management through successful completion of the project, utilizing our technology, standards, and project delivery practices
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity
• Produce high quality project deliverables and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Participate in schematic design reviews and work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Engineers, Planners, and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload with project team throughout entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Supervise and mentor project teams and act as mentor for less-experienced environmental staff
• Provide regulatory (Section 10/401/404/408 & NEPA) guidance to internal and external clients.
• Be an effective written and oral communicator through reports, memos, emails, and in person and virtual meetings with clients and agencies.
• Create proposals with scopes of work and labor / fee estimates, create qualifications response packages, and work with marketing staff to review environmental and regulatory opportunities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, or closely related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental planning, impact assessment, environmental permitting, and/or NEPA (or similar studies).
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Proven experience managing the environmental investigations, Section 10/404 permit coordination, impact evaluation, and mitigation planning activities for infrastructure projects.
• Experienced in MS Office Suite and ArcGIS.
• Must be able to plan and lead on-site field investigations requiring extensive walking in remote locations, while carrying up to 30 lbs. of field equipment (e.g., shovel, soil auger, water, GPS units, tablet computer, etc.).
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or closely related field related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA and related environmental processes.
• 10+ years of experience working in Gulf Coast ecosystems.
• Experience managing EA/EIS projects.
• Professional certification such as a Certified Wildlife Biologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, or Certified Planner, or the qualifications and desire to seek certification.
• Experience conducting protected habitat and presence/absences surveys, developing Biological Assessments, and leading Section 7 Consultation efforts with USFWS.
• Current TxDOT environmental pre-certifications or those meeting the experience criteria to seek pre-certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial and technical aspects of environmental projects and tasks.
• Excellent marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams to successfully complete environmental tasks.
• Established relationships with state and federal regulators and stakeholders responsible for project reviews on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.