Environmental Planning and Permitting Lead

Trilon Group

Environmental Planning and Permitting Division Lead in Tennessee for HMB. Leading business development and operations for environmental planning and permitting.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMurfreesboro • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in NEPA and environmental permitting processes, with a strong focus on project management, client relations, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, develop project scopes, and ensure quality deliverables while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NEPA ExpertiseEnvironmental PermittingProject ManagementClient ManagementLeadership

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Hard Skills

Environmental PlanningRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Document ReviewBudgetingFinancial ForecastingQuality AssuranceScope of Work DevelopmentProject Work Plan DevelopmentMeeting DeadlinesInterpreting Environmental Regulations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipConstructive FeedbackCollaborationClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteAdobe ProductsGIS

Industry Keywords

Environmental PlanningPermittingNEPAFederal GuidelinesState RegulationsLocal CodesEnvironmental SciencesCivil EngineeringBiologyGeology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the business development, operations and production effort for Environmental Planning and Permitting market
Fee proposals, Scope of Work, Budgeting, Invoicing, Financial Forecasting
Aid in the development of NEPA documents and/or permit applications
Assist staff in environmental planning and permitting
Collaborate with other disciplines and clients to complete projects
Ensure projects comply with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and codes
Hire and guide junior staff by providing direction and constructive feedback to support the market
Act as point of contact for Environmental Planning & Permitting
Development of project work plan and scope of work, manage projects and client relationships
Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
Ensure staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
Conduct regular meetings to ensure project needs are balanced with staff availability

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Civil Engineering, Biology, Archaeology, Geology, Natural or Environmental Sciences or related field
10+ years of professional experience in NEPA and/or permitting
Ability to review environmental documents for technical and regulatory completeness
Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of NEPA and/or the environmental permitting process
Knowledge of environmental regulations and ability to interpret and apply them in project-specific context
Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Adobe products and GIS
Experience in Leadership, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management and Production
Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in environmental planning and permitting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation package
Flexible work schedule
Ability to work hybrid work schedule
Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
Company-furnished life insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Parental Leave
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
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