Job Description
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
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Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager who is seeking new learning experiences and career growth opportunities. In this role, you will manage environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront construction projects throughout the Northeast, coordinating fieldwork, permitting, project teams, proposals, client relationships, and technical reporting. This is a hybrid position located in our Marion, MA office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide all aspects of project oversight and management for multiple environmental, regulatory, and construction projects throughout the Northeast
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of the regulations and procedures governing coastal/waterfront construction and have established relationships with key regulatory agency personnel
- Oversee implementation of specialized projects that include coastal/waterfront development, docks and marinas, beach-dune system enhancement, inlet stabilization and maintenance, waterway improvements including shoreline stabilization structures, stormwater drainage systems, and environmental restoration projects
- Support Client Managers with developing leads, expanding existing clientele, organizing marketing efforts, contributing to business development activities, assisting in preparation of request for qualifications / request for proposal (RFQ/RFP) response packages and making shortlist presentations
- Coordinate environmental and technical fieldwork, obtain project regulatory approvals, collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams/personnel, and drive proposal and project procurement
- Maintain relationships with high-level clientele, government officials, and numerous contractors/vendors
- Participate in professional organizations, networking activities, expert panels and other speaking engagements
- Supervise the completion of Environmental Impact Statements, environmental assessments, biological assessments, field observation reports and other technical reports
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Coastal Zone Management/Planning, Environmental Science or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar environmental engineering role
- Private-sector or government experience, especially in the environmental, engineering or construction field
- Proven track record delivering local, state and federal permitting primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Experience with EPA NPDES permits, and local zoning/planning boards
- Experience reviewing architectural / engineering plans
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with preparing federal and state grant applications, as applicable, for securing funding assistance for coastal projects
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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