Environmental Planner – Project Manager

Stantec

Environmental Planner/Project Manager leading NEPA projects on federally-owned lands. Overseeing environmental impact documents and mentoring junior planners in project management.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeSolana Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,900 - $131,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in NEPA project management, including environmental impact document preparation and review, while effectively leading project teams and ensuring quality assurance. Strong capabilities in technical writing, communication, and organizational skills are essential for managing client interactions and project deliverables.

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NEPA Project ManagementEnvironmental Impact Document PreparationTeam LeadershipTechnical WritingEnvironmental Analysis

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementEnvironmental AnalysisBudget ManagementQuality AssuranceTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailMulti-tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Industry Keywords

Environmental PlanningFederal Government ProjectsMilitary ProjectsEnvironmental PermittingField Surveys

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Environmental Planner Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager for NEPA projects on Federally-owned lands
Schedule and budget management, team coordination and leadership, quality assurance
Client interactions, progress reports, meeting summaries, and communications with 10+ person resource authors in adherence to contract scopes of work
Prepare and manage the preparation and review of environmental impact documents and associated mitigation plans in accordance with NEPA
Review technical studies and associated field surveys informing NEPA documents
Mentor junior environmental planners as Subject Matter Expert
Manage the project team (office- and field-based) and their assignments, deliverables, files and administrative record
Monitor and review project contracts, deliverables, schedule, and budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of related work experience as a project manager, with demonstrated NEPA project management experience
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, geology, chemistry, community/urban planning or a closely related field
Strong technical writing, analytical and oral communication skills
Good organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities, attention to detail and quality control
Ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities
Ability to manage time effectively and meet firm deadlines, including working across time zones
Ability to acquire background clearance sufficient to gain entry to military installations and/or controlled access facilities
Experience with environmental analysis and permitting for military projects (Navy, Marine Corps, Air National Guard, Coast Guard, Air Force, etc.) or projects for other federal government entities Federally-owned lands
Oversee preparation of environmental permit applications with various federal and state agencies for a variety of project types/sizes
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or interest in pursuing is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law