Environmental Planning Section Manager - Transit

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, San Diego
Jan 06, 2025
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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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 (Transit). 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. In particular, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of Transit projects and technical expertise regarding the 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. Technical work product includes, but is not limited to the 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. Work will be accomplished independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices. Project Management will include establishing the sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of the project through successful completion (managing scope, schedule and budget) of the project using HDR's technology, standards, and project delivery practices. Candidate will be responsible for task management, staff management, and mentor junior and mid-level environmental planning staff. Perform other duties as needed. As the Environmental Planning Section Manager - Transit, 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 #LI-JF1 Keywords: Environmental Planning Section Manager - Transit, CEQA, NEPA, Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning/Sciences, or closely related field At least 12 years of experience in environmental planning of which at least an aggregate of 5 years directly managing transit projects Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and regulatory permitting and other environmental processes in California is required Experience leading environmental tasks as part of other 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 with experience in managing staff at all levels 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 is a must. 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 is a must 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. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {San Diego}: $112,000 - $160,000 {Irvine}: $117,000 - $168,000 Primary Location : United States-California-San Diego Other Locations : United States-California-Irvine Industry : Environment/Sciences Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting : Dec 5, 2024