CEQA/NEPA Senior Project Manager

Dudek•Pasadena, CA

13d•$130,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies. Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards. Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience. Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape. Who You Are As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently. Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation. How You’ll Make an Impact We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and results-driven senior environmental planning leader to join Dudek’s CEQA/NEPA Team. This role is intended for an advanced professional who operates independently on large, complex, multidisciplinary projects and plays a key role in client relationships, financial performance, and business development. The individual selected will work collaboratively with Dudek’s environmental team across northern, central, and/or southern California to manage and prepare CEQA/NEPA documents for programmatic planning documents (public and private sector), infrastructure, energy, educational, residential, commercial and industrial development. This position may be based out of various office location, including but not limited to Oakland, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, or Pasadena.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related field.
15 or more years of professional experience in environmental impact assessment, including demonstrated success in CEQA and/or NEPA document preparation.
Extensive project management experience overseeing complex contracts, budgets, schedules, multidisciplinary teams, and subconsultants.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Ability to travel regionally for business as needed.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in environmental planning, environmental sciences, urban and regional planning, geography, or a closely related field.
Deep understanding of financial management, revenue forecasting, and profitability in a consulting environment.
Advanced experience leading competitive proposals and client interviews with a strong win rate.
Established relationships with key public agencies or private-sector clients in California.
Demonstrated success expanding client portfolios, on-call contracts, or market sector presence.
Experience mentoring senior-level staff and developing future project managers and leaders.

Responsibilities

Independently serve as Project Manager for CEQA/NEPA document preparation on large-scale and complex projects, overseeing the environmental component of projects program-wide.
Provide strategic guidance, recommendations, document review, contract management, and schedule oversight for all environmental clearance documents and processes.
Oversee and manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring deliverables meet client standards, regulatory requirements, and Dudek quality expectations.
Apply advanced professional judgment to resolve complex technical, regulatory, and project delivery challenges.
Strengthen and maintain relationships with senior-level public agency and private-sector client representatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to our clients and maintain our reputation and professional standards on all deliverables and interactions .
Represent Dudek at stakeholder working groups, public hearings, and outreach activities as a senior project and client representative.
Supervise, train, and mentor staff in project management fundamentals, technical skill development, budgeting, financial awareness, and work product review.
Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and accountability across project teams.
Drive strong financial performance across an expanding portfolio of projects, clients, and on-call contracts.
Track and manage key project-related financial metrics, including utilization, revenue generation, and project profitability.
Consistently serve as a proposal champion and play a lead role in winning new work.
Lead complex, multidisciplinary proposals and interview teams.
Identify and pursue new client services, project opportunities, and market sector growth aligned with Dudek’s strategic goals.
Enhance Dudek’s professional reputation through creative, innovative, and professional representation of the firm.
Execute and ensure compliance with Dudek’s EHS policies and procedures.
Implement required safety protocols and ensure safety standards are followed across all projects and contracts.