Natural Resources and Impact Assessment & Permitting Relationship Manager

Job Description At GHD, we understand the inherent complexity of environmental issues and the challenges faced by business, industry and government in managing resources sustainably within a strict regulatory framework. We work collaboratively with our private and public sector clients to guide effective land management decision-making and to deliver practical and appropriate project solutions.

We have an outstanding leadership opportunity for a US West Region Natural Resources and Impact Assessment & Permitting (NRIAP) Relationship Manager.

Our NRIAP practice in the US West region includes ecologists, environmental scientists and technical professionals that deliver a range of innovative services associated with the natural and aquatic environments. Our solutions create lasting community benefit including safer drinking water, improved natural resource management and the protection of ecosystems for biodiversity and community wellbeing. Services include: freshwater and marine ecology, marine resource management, water planning and management, wetland and waterway restoration, ecosystem restoration and rehabilitation, arborist assessments, biodiversity offset and compensation strategies, construction oversight, offshore marine baseline surveys, flora and fauna impact assessments, natural resource damage assessment, ecological risk assessment and compliance monitoring. We also cover environmental, wildfire, forestry and threatened or endangered species management, monitoring and assessment.

As a Relationship Manger, you will work closely with the Regional and National Environment market leaders, NRIAP Business Group Leader, and Regional General Manager. GHD is looking for a professional with experience in planning, regulatory compliance and environmental assessment of projects with a focus on municipal, marine and coastal, and offshore wind projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, agencies, and environmental issues. The candidate will also have strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills, as well as a deep understanding of the relevant federal and state laws and policies. The candidate will be able to work independently and collaboratively and deliver high-quality products and services to clients in the public and private sectors.

This position will work from our California or Washington offices.

Specific responsibilities in this role will include:

Winning Work

• Participate in the development and execution of the growth strategy for the US West NRIAP Market
• Build and foster effective relationships with key clients
• Collaborate with Regional Environment Market Lead and Sector Lead(s) to implement appropriate business development, sales and marketing strategies for the NRIA practice across the West Region of the U.S.
• Participate in visibility activities including approved conferences
• Seamlessly collaborate with leadership and resources across GHD to bring solutions to local clients

Project Delivery:

• Support project delivery leadership as a Project Director or Project Manager as assigned including:

• leading best practice project delivery, making key technical contributions to projects, coordinating the work of team members to deliver creative solutions
• directing the project teams, administering contractual aspects of the project, and have a client facing role
• Directing pricing, scoping and winning strategies for amendments and follow-on work
• Ensure adherence to GHD’s QA/QC plans including meeting established Quality KPIs

Skills, Experience and Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, or a related field. Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in the field of environmental consulting, with a focus on natural resources, environmental assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional track record in client development and project execution for NRIA projects
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the federal and state environmental laws and regulations, such as NEPA and CEQA
• Proven track record of developing and leading complex environmental projects and delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Leading Others – Provides clear direction, listens and actively coaches others to achieve goals and perform at their best
• Strategic Focus – Builds and communicates a shared vision. Thinks laterally taking into account a wide range of issues to identify both opportunity & risk. Manages short term demands in the context of long-term goals
• Effective Decision Making – Makes timely decisions using sound judgement. Identifies relevant issues and gathers the appropriate information in order to solve problems effectively
• Adapting – Tolerates ambiguity and is open and adaptable to change. Maintains positive and supportive outlook and manages emotions
• Delivering Results – Meets the needs of GHD clients with an emphasis on proactive communication, timely delivery, quality service and good commercial outcomes
• Self-Development – Actively seeks feedback and is open to learning new behaviors. Shows an awareness of strengths and limitations, together with their impact on others
• Business Acumen – Thinks like a business owner and is aware and attentive to risk and commercial implications
• Working with People – works effectively with people and builds productive relationships with clients and GHD people to achieve positive results. Models GHD values in actions
• Personal Courage – Operates with a sense of conviction. Willing to advocate ideas against resistance in order to move things forward. Prepared to make difficult decisions and hold self and others accountable.
• Influencing – Gains clear agreement and commitment from clients and GHD people. Conveys integrity and respect. Actively promotes ideas and expresses opinions in a credible manner and strives for the right solution

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary: $130,000-$198,000 based on experience

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