Senior Project Manager Renewables and Utilities

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support our Renewables and Utilities services. This role involves managing the preparation of environmental documents (CEQA/NEPA), conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring regulatory compliance for renewable energy, electric transmission, and other energy projects. The Senior Project Manager will lead projects from planning through implementation, working closely with clients, agencies, and internal teams. This position also involves client interface, public presentations, and business development, including proposal preparation and cost estimating. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a focus on professional growth within the renewable energy and utilities sector.

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Please note, this position is listed for the City of Los Angeles but is also available at all the locations stated in this job description.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Management and Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents for renewable energy, electric transmission, and energy generation projects
• Lead feasibility studies and constraints analyses, ensuring accurate assessment of project viability
• Manage projects from entitlement through environmental analysis and implementation, ensuring regulatory compliance and successful execution
• Ensure coordination with technical and regulatory specialists for permitting and consultation to maintain compliance

Client Interaction and Public Engagement

• Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project goals align with client expectations
• Represent projects in public presentations to agency decision-making bodies
• Provide expert guidance on CEQA/NEPA and ensure confident decision-making to meet client needs

Business Development and Team Leadership

• Contribute to business development efforts by preparing proposals, estimating project costs, and expanding client relationships
• Train and mentor junior staff in CEQA/NEPA processes and environmental planning requirements, ensuring their professional growth

This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, focusing on managing projects, technical work, and client relationships within the renewables or utilities sectors, ensuring timely project execution and adherence to budget constraints
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across functional areas to deliver high-quality projects aligned with client and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with environmental standards
• Proficiency with digital project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) for efficient management of tasks, schedules, and team communication
• Willingness to travel as needed for project-related work

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000$140,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.

Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.

Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that’s why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here!

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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