Spheros Environmental is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead ACC CEC permitting and environmental projects from strategy and planning through successful execution. The Sr PM is responsible for the overall quality, financial performance, schedule, and successful delivery of assigned projects, while providing strategic direction and leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities:

Leads the development and execution of ACC CEC permitting strategies for complex energy and infrastructure projects, overseeing technical reports, application materials, compliance filings, agency responses, and other regulatory documentation
Provides strategic oversight of project permitting activities, ensuring compliance with applicable CEC regulations, environmental laws, agency requirements, technical standards, and client-specific requirements while identifying and managing project risks
Serves as a primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, technical experts, and other stakeholders, clearly communicating complex technical and regulatory concepts both verbally and in writing
Directs and coordinates multidisciplinary project teams, including subconsultants, to ensure the timely and successful completion of project deliverables and milestones
Leads quality control and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete, technically sound, and compliant with applicable requirements while identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and permitting processes
Provides technical and professional leadership to project teams and less experienced staff, fosters collaboration and innovation, stays current on regulatory and industry developments, and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Guides the team towards technical solutions. Solicits input from the client on technical solutions when appropriate. Asks probing questions to vet out solutions
Lead project team meetings focused on environmental and/or regulatory permitting
When client requests are out of scope, review additional services priced by business leadership team members. Actively manages scope creep of the team
Reviews and approves all client invoices on assigned projects
Prepares strategic plans for project success. Maintains project schedules. Directs certain members of a team through specific portion(s) of a project with assistance from senior staff positions
Manage and guide junior staff within the framework of projects managed
Guides the team leveraging knowledge of planning, delivery, and completion to make informed recommendations to the client
Has full responsibility for managing small to mid-size projects. Works with minimal supervision from a Senior Project Manager or Principal. Responsible for coordination of overall project efforts to ensure project completion and quality while maximizing both the Client’s satisfaction and the Firm’s profitability and mitigating risk to the Firm
Asks thoughtful, relevant, and open-ended questions to better understand client’s needs. Actively listens to develop rapport
Serves as primary liaison contact with clients and authorities having jurisdiction. Actively manages project communication and documentation while providing a positive motivating force for the project and its participants
May represent clients at public meetings
Manages relationship with internal and external clients, local agencies, other consulting companies, and contractors
Leverages professional network to engage with the industry on thought leadership. Participates and looks for opportunities to lead in professional organizations
Supports business development activities including community and client events, presentations, and approach to teaming arrangements
Actively contributes to professional networks to share relevant knowledge expected from the client
Develops detailed proposals and estimates in support of the bidding process, working collaboratively with the marketing department, for small to mid-size projects
Coordinates with technical leads and marketing operations on pursuits and proposals
Responsible for developing new client business and engaging in strategic Business Development planning for the department
Create and participate in strategies for building company’s name recognition
Identifies opportunities and prepare strategies for client business development and marketing initiatives
Identifies regional-specific industry trends for various services
Oversees project and forward looking
Responsible for the improvement of operations, increasing project efficiency and quality, and building a culture of delivering excellent client service. Leads continuous improvement efforts as requested by senior leadership
Encourages a people first approach and entrepreneurial initiative in all staff. Guides the team in assessing risk management and business impact when implementing process improvement
Possesses a desire for lifelong learning. Trains newly hired staff and assists with the development of staff through day-to-day interactions. Participates in formal mentorship programs
Responsible for project profitability
Monitors and manages team labor expenses
Creates labor forecasts and budgets for necessary staff. Verifying budget and adjusted as needed
Build relationship capital with clients through project work and networking events
Developing skills to have difficult discussions with clients
Exhibits a balance of self-confidence and humility. Cultivates and gains trust through active listening and being a team player
Works closely with senior staff members to cross market and integrate services for existing clients
Develops quality relationships with assigned clients and analyzes client circumstances to recognize new business opportunities

Requirements:

6+ years, 1+ years of PM experience in environmental consulting
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in environmental studies, land planning or natural resources
Experience with permitting in AZ
CEC Permitting with transmission lines and/or gas plants
Experience contributing to or overseeing preparation of technical plans, reports, or permitting
Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Company Software (ERP, CRM, HRM etc.), and ArcGIS familiarity

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