CEQA/NEPA Project Manager

Dudek

Project Manager leading CEQA and NEPA compliance projects at Dudek, an employee-owned environmental firm. Managing project scope, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams across Southern California.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage CEQA and NEPA projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate technical staff and subconsultants to achieve project objectives.
Oversee preparation and quality review of environmental documents, technical reports, and client deliverables.
Monitor project performance, proactively managing risks, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
Serve as a key client contact, facilitating meetings, presentations, public hearings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and contract requirements to support profitable project delivery.
Mentor and support the professional development of environmental planning staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, or a closely related field.
12 or more years of professional experience in environmental planning, environmental impact assessment, and CEQA and/or NEPA document preparation.
Demonstrated experience managing environmental planning projects, including oversight of contracts, budgets, schedules, technical staff, and subconsultants.
Strong knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance processes.
Excellent communication, organization, project management, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required for project and client needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Employee ownership
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental PlanningTechnical WritingProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Permitting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications

Valid Driver's License