Environmental Planner/Assistant PM

Growth Opportunity for Mid-Level Environmental Project Manger

Southern California Location Preferred or remote location considered

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.  If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.     

ICF is seeking a mid-level Environmental Planner/ Project Manager with a desire to grow into a position supporting our Energy clients. This role will be a hybrid position with flexibility to work remotely or in the office. The successful candidate will be a well-versed professional with the ability to work independently on projects, lead tasks and interface with clients in a client-facing setting. The successful candidate will be a well-organized individual with strong communication skills, ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, and the desire to advance toward a senior-level environmental planner/senior Project Manager position. Projects requiring immediate support are located in Los Angeles, Orange County and south San Joaquin Valley portions of California. Site visits to project locations is required.

Job Description

The primary duty of this role is to lead multidisciplinary planning tasks and implementation of environmental and regulatory compliance documents for utility-related projects with a focus on energy projects.  This person will work directly with clients, planners, construction team members,  to support environmental assessments, regulatory permitting, and contruction compliance, and construction implementation activities.

A strong working knowledge of environmental compliance processes (including the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]) and experience working with  local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private sector clients such as California-based utilities, renewable energy developers, and commercial/residential/industrial developers, and engineering companies is preferred. At a minimum, the position requires experience preparing enivironmental or local development planning documents, drafting technical reports and deliverables, managing and tracking multiple projects concurrently, and working effectively with external clients. 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a task manager as appropriate for environmental compliance of development projects, infrastructure projects, and land use plans, overseeing the preparation of documents, reports, presentations, technical memoranda, public notices, forms, and other work products.
• Conduct research; write proficiently; and manage multiple project schedules with competing deadlines and budget constraints.
• Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain great relationships.
• Lead and QA/QC deliverables.
• Be a collaborative member of an integrated project team of engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Clearly communicate timelines and gather data from individuals across multiple lines of business and departments and follow up, as necessary.
• Participate in regular team meetings with the potential for occasional travel to client offices and remote project sites.
• Lead internal teams of staff and subconsultants to exceed client expectations in an environment that fosters growth, collaboration and clear communication in a fast-paced setting with competing demands.
• In a team setting, contribute to business development efforts, including proposal efforts within subject matter expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental planning or analyst experience and/or professional-related experience in a consulting or team-based environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Professional Skills

• Experience preparing and managing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents for federal, state, and local government agencies; and/or experience preparing and managing high-quality CEQA documents for private sector clients and engineering firms.
• Experience obtaining environmental permits, and reviewing technical studies such as those addressing biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, traffic, and hydrology.
• Several years of project management experience working within a private consulting firm.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Possess analytic, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven success in working well independently and operating collaboratively on a team to resolve challenges in a neutral fashion.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and thrives in a team-oriented setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing with internal staff, external clients, members of the general public, and government officials.
• Strong analytical skills, including attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to take and give direction, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to overseeing the preparation of high-quality work within established budgets and schedules.

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.