CareerPlan

NEPA Project Manager

Downers Grove, IL, USFull-time$95k–$200k2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09

Core

Manage environmental permitting and NEPA-related projects for oil, gas, electric, and renewable energy developments across the U.S., coordinating field surveys, agency engagement, and document development.

Role type

Senior IC Environmental Project Manager

Builds

Environmental permits, NEPA documents, and project execution plans for energy and infrastructure clients

Domain

Environmental engineering + Energy sector (oil & gas, electric, renewables)

Required skills

NEPA process expertise, federal/state/local permitting knowledge, field survey coordination, RFP package development, budget and schedule management, stakeholder agency engagement, risk review participation, regulatory guidance (USACE/USEPA), internal/external reporting, safety program management

Preferred skills

Primavera Contract Manager experience, multi-sector market knowledge (electric utility, renewable, oil & gas), specialized regulatory knowledge (wetlands, endangered species, stormwater, erosion control, cultural resources, architectural history), Midwest state permitting experience

Technologies

Primavera Contract Manager, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Complete field surveys and coordinate environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies; Administer RFP package development, bid selection, and scope of work documents; Interface with agencies to obtain approvals and submit permit applications; Manage NEPA projects including agency engagement and document development; Develop project budgets, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and status reports; Participate in project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department; Promote and manage Safety & Health performance for team members and subcontractors

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC