Senior Project Manager

Janelle Nolan & Associates Environmental Consulting (JNA Consulting) is a certified small business located in the Sacramento region of California (offices in Diamond Springs and Folsom).  Our professionals provide services in hydroelectric licensing, decommissioning, and license compliance; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Federal and California Endangered Species Act (ESA and CESA); Clean Water Act (CWA); strategic regulatory guidance; and biological resource survey, planning, and management.  We apply our skills and experience to work closely with our clients and develop strategic approaches, weigh pros and cons, and provide recommendations that effectively address the requirements of applicable laws and regulations and meet the needs of our clients.

JNA Consulting is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to manage and lead multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities/Duties would include, but are not limited to:

• Manage CEQA; NEPA; and hydroelectric licensing, relicensing, and/or license compliance projects with complex teams consisting of in-house professional scientists and strategic teaming partners and subconsultants.
  • Oversee development of project deliverables to meet client expectations.
  • Lead and/or participate in project teams as project manager and/or environmental lead. This includes both managing and doing project functions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and clients in preparation and coordination of project deliverables.
  • Assemble and file with appropriate entity, environmental documents required under CEQA, NEPA and the Federal Power Act.
  • Build technical expertise through management of staff performance, mentoring, recruitment, and training.
  • Resolve potential issues on project, within teams, and with clients.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support business development opportunities.
  • Manage client services to increase opportunities to receive follow-up work with quality technical work products, routine correspondence/meetings, opportunity capitalization, negotiation of contract agreement terms.
  • Solicit new work opportunities through preparation of proposals (CEQA, NEPA, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• Proven knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and the Federal Power Act.
• Must have computer literacy, including basic programming, word processing, spreadsheet skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office software package.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Salary will be determined commensurate with experience. JNA Consulting offers advancement potential and a competitive compensation package dependent upon level of education and technical capabilities.  JNA Consulting provides merit bonuses, generous paid time off and paid holidays, medical insurance options, and a retirement program.  The retirement program is a 401k plan with company contributions and employee match.