Principal Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Remote – Texas – San Antonio, Houston, Austin

ICF IS GROWING IN TEXAS, AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF OUR GROWTH!

ICF’s Environment & Planning Division is seeking an enthusiastic Principal Environmental Planner/Project Manager to join our team to lead environmental review, permitting, and delivery of water, port, energy, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Texas. In this role, you will:

Help our clients solve their toughest challenges, with a focus on delivering exceptional work applying evolving requirements and priorities.
Lead interdisciplinary teams to advance sustainable, efficient, and lasting infrastructure solutions for local, state, federal, and private clients.
Collaborate with clients and industry experts—engineers, planners, economists, biologists, and technologists—to develop innovative solutions to resolve and streamline engineering, regulatory, and economic hurdles.
Navigate changes in NEPA and permitting compliance, helping clients anticipate issues and concerns and implement efficient and effective pathways to achieve their end-goal.
Guide the delivery of planning studies, environmental analyses, technical studies, permits, economic analysis, and funding strategies throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept through construction and operations.
Effectively communicate with clients, agencies, teaming partners, interested parties, and project technical experts to ensure efficient project delivery and success.
Apply expert project management skills to ensure project success from budget, schedule, and technical delivery perspectives.
Play a key role in building our infrastructure delivery teams, bringing the best resources to our clients.
Leverage your curiosity and agility to tackle the today’s challenges and offer consistency and accountability in project delivery.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Manage environmental planning projects involving a wide range of technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks
Lead multidisciplinary project teams including planners, engineers, scientists, and technologists
Prepare, plan, and review technical reports, NEPA documentation, USACE 404/408/10 permit applications, mitigation plans, and other deliverables to support client success
Support and/or lead regional or national projects in areas of technical expertise
Lead the development of new business opportunities and prepare proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules)
Provide senior-level expertise, technical guidance, and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other federal and state laws
Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies
Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff
Bring strategic thinking and enthusiasm to solve client problems
Love being part of a team

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Marine Sciences, or other related fields
15+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (industry, government, academia), including at least 7+ years delivering environmental planning/permitting projects
Strong knowledge of applicable environmental consulting practices and environmental laws
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

Master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or other related fields
Lives in Texas, and/or has significant experience working with local clients, species, and regulations
Experience managing or conducting studies for infrastructure projects (with a focus on water, flood, and port projects) in Texas, overseeing technical studies, providing regulatory guidance, and developing regulatory solutions
Experience preparing NEPA documentation and knowledge of NEPA processes
Experience with federal, state, and local regulations and resource agencies and developing effective and efficient permitting and environmental regulatory strategies
Experience with common project management tools, systems, and processes
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists
Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators
Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and growth
Strong technical writing skills and ability to conduct QA/QC reviews of deliverables and provide feedback to technical staff
Experience leading project teams

Why you will love working here - As a company that values teamwork, innovation, and bringing different ideas, perspectives, and experiences to develop creative and long-lasting solutions, we also work to support our team’s professional growth. We will

Connect you with our leaders and technical experts in Texas and across ICF to share innovative ideas, bring expert solutions to clients, and advise on new requirements and emerging priorities
Support career-development to sharpen your skills in business and project management acumen, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential
Invest in you with generous programs, such as tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, donate matching, and volunteer opportunities
Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance
Offer an exciting opportunity to be part of something big, working on projects that matter and make a difference in the communities in which we live.

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ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$118,730.00 - $201,840.00Austin,TX (TX37)

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