Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Firm: LSA Associates, Inc.
Location:
Berkeley, CA

Payment: Paid
Category: Environmental Planning
Contact: Cathy Brown
cathy.brown@lsa-assoc.com

Posted: Aug 26, 2014

LSA’s Berkeley office is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience successfully preparing and managing CEQA and NEPA documents for local jurisdictions and special districts (e.g., parks, schools, open space).

Candidates require experience writing environmental review documents and conducting environmental analysis, as well as overseeing all aspects of a project including leading meetings with clients and regulatory agencies, coordinating reviews with environmental and technical staff, scoping projects for the appropriate level of environmental review, budget control and invoicing, maintaining schedules, managing subconsultants, and conducting quality control. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The position will also include business development, marketing, and proposal preparation.

A bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental studies, regional planning or related field is required. Strong emphasis will be placed on previous technical experience, quality of work, and the ability to manage project budgets and schedules. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization. We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.

LSA offers competitive pay; medical, dental, vision, LTD, long-term care, group life/AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (with 401k and company match).

LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and we participate in E-Verify.

E-mail a cover letter and resume to: cathy.brown@lsa-assoc.com