Environmental Permitting Technical Manager

Arcadis

Environmental Permitting Technical Manager leading client development and project delivery in the energy sector at Arcadis. Managing permitting projects and client relationships in the Western US.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeHighlands Ranch • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $148,800 - $223,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

manage the growth of new and existing client relationships in conjunction with business development leaders and account leaders.
leverage existing client relationships, leading and supporting client account teams, and leading pursuits and proposal development.
frequent networking with clients, both virtually and in person, to understand their needs and develop solutions.
track the regional market trends and landscapes in the Energy market around policy, regulatory, and technology, and provide updates to internal teams.
participate in market-facing events to increase Arcadis’ presence and profile.
responsible for program and project delivery for environmental permitting projects.
be the client point of contact and be responsible for overall technical and financial performance of projects, including project management responsibilities for scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and change.
assist clients with planning services for project development and execution of comprehensive permitting programs.
provide senior level quality assurance/quality control for client deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, geology, water resources, or similar environmental discipline.
Minimum 15 years of total experience in the environmental consulting industry.
10 years of experience managing environmental permitting projects, technical teams, schedules/budgets, and the delivery of high-quality work products.
Demonstrated experience coordinating with Western federal, state, and local natural resource permitting agencies in the development of regulated utility and private development projects in the energy and power sectors.
Ability to lead environmental permitting projects that may incorporate multi-disciplinary teams comprised of natural resources, engineering, cultural resources, NEPA, siting, public outreach, and other technical professionals.
Demonstrated experience leading client development activities, including the sourcing of project opportunities, participation in industry networking events, and direct client relationship building.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental permittingproject managementquality assurancequality controlschedulingbudget managementclient relationship managementtechnical team leadershipregulatory complianceenvironmental consulting

Soft Skills

client networkingcommunicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic planningrelationship buildingteam coordinationadaptabilitynegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental scienceBachelor’s degree in biologyBachelor’s degree in ecologyBachelor’s degree in geologyBachelor’s degree in water resources