Environmental Project Manager

~ Merjent is an environmental consulting firm with a long history serving the energy industry. ~

We currently offer a wide range of services to clients in the oil and gas, biofuels, electric power generation and transmission, wind and solar energy, and transportation sectors, and we support government agencies across North America.

Our experienced project managers partner with clients to address agency and community concerns, obtain regulatory permits and approvals, maintain compliance, and ensure worker safety, while minimizing impacts on the environment. We help our clients’ projects succeed by pro-actively navigating and effectively managing issues and challenges that arise.

Position Summary 

In this full-time, exempt, Minneapolis-based position, the Environmental Project Manager will work with clients and manage project teams for energy infrastructure projects. This position requires experienced technical knowledge managing multi-component and sometimes complex projects that require federal, state, and local permitting of energy-related projects. 

Responsibilities 

The Environmental Project Manager is responsible for the following: 

• Managing energy infrastructure projects (oil, products, and natural gas pipelines; electric generation/transmission facilities; wind/solar facilities, etc.) independently and with project teams. 
• Serving as a technical/subject matter expert in a related environmental field with respect to energy infrastructure projects, including noting industry trends and permitting requirements. 
• Composing and/or overseeing resource impact and mitigation plans in support of federal, state, and local permitting and agency requirements. For example, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Bureau of Land Management, State Historic Preservation Office, and/or state Public Utilities Commission or Public Services Commission. 
• Managing sub-consultants providing technical support (e.g., cultural resources surveys, biological surveys). 
• Working with both clients and agencies. 
  Understanding, meeting, and/or managing client expectations, and reviewing deliverables prior to submittal to ensure client expectations are met. 
• Preparing proposals and managing project budgets. 
• Working in a manner that is consistent with Merjent's reputation for excellence. 

Qualifications & Experience 

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience: 

• B.A., B.S., or higher in an environmental science or environmental studies, environmental engineering, or closely related field. 
• Minimum 7 years of environmental project management and permitting experience with the National Environmental Policy Act or permitting processes through the U.S.
• Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Historic Preservation Offices, state Public Utilities Commission or Public Services Commission, or other federal, state, or local regulatory agencies, with preference to work completed in the energy industry. 
• Strong self-starter tendencies and excellent organizational/task management skills. 
• Ability to multi-task; adapt quickly; work well under pressure, both in large teams and one-on-one; and work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and strategizing skills on a variety of tasks and projects. 
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills. Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); technical editing and ArcGIS experience a plus. 
• Must be willing to travel as needed (0-20%), depending on the needs of the project.

Merjent, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.