Swca Environmental Consultants
Environmental consulting firm offering planning, design, and compliance services across sectors.
Lead Project Manager - Utility Permitting
Lead project manager overseeing utility permitting for NE energy projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The successful candidate will work with a company‑wide team to drive projects from early planning and permitting through construction, bringing extensive environmental consulting and project management experience, preferably in renewable energy, electric transmission, and gas transmission. The role includes taking ownership of existing and future projects and expanding SWCA’s presence in the Northeastern sub‑region. • Lead project teams through permitting challenges and ensure client needs are met. • Develop permitting strategies, oversee QA/QC of deliverables, and manage technical studies. • Support regional VPs/Directors in creating and implementing business plans. • Manage New England and broader Northeast utility projects, including NEPA, ESA, Clean Water Act, and state permitting. • Cultivate existing and new energy market clients, leading key accounts. • Mentor and supervise junior staff, providing technical guidance and quality control. • Collaborate with Technical Directors to advance policies, procedures, and quality initiatives. • Participate in business development meetings and regional hiring efforts. • Represent SWCA at professional conferences, trainings, and client events.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸permitting
- ▸qa/qc
- ▸technical studies
- ▸utility projects
- ▸project management
- ▸client development
What You Bring
• Minimum qualifications: BS in biology or related field, 8+ years natural resources consulting, 3+ years project management, 2+ years leading multidisciplinary staff, experience with state and federal agencies, MA experience, valid driver’s license. • Preferred qualifications: MS degree, established regulator and utility client relationships in the Northeast, success managing multi‑year utility projects, experience in NH, CT, RI, ME (NY a plus).
Requirements
- ▸bs biology
- ▸8+ years
- ▸project management
- ▸team lead
- ▸ms degree
- ▸client relations
Benefits
SWCA is a 100% employee‑owned firm that values collaboration, continuous learning, and giving back. The company offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, an employee stock ownership plan, and strong career‑development programs such as the Career Landscape initiative, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement. SWCA is committed to diversity, inclusion, salary equity, and transparency. The Massachusetts‑based position offers a salary range of $82,992 – $122,850, performance bonuses, and full access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) profit‑sharing plans.
Work Environment
Hybrid