Senior Project Manager – Environmental Planning & Permitting (CEQA)

Woodard & Curran

Remote regions

California

Salary range

$170,000–$230,000/yr

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About the Role:

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in environmental planning and permitting for water resources and infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as primary client contact and develop regulatory strategies aligned with project goals.
  • Manage project financials, including scope, schedule, budget, and forecasting.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee CEQA (IS/MND, EIR) and NEPA (EA, EIS) documentation and agency coordination.
  • Perform technical review, QA/QC, and mentor junior staff across distributed teams.
  • Support business development through proposal development and client relationships.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field with 15+ years of experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, Clean Water Act, and California/federal regulations.
  • Established relationships with regulatory agencies like RWQCB, SWRCB, CDFW, USACE.

Why Join Us:

  • Employee-owned firm with collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities.
  • High-profile projects with positive community and environmental impact.
  • Hybrid/remote work with 20% travel across California and West Coast.

Woodard & Curran

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. They foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work.

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