Environmental Manager jobs in Denver, CO

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About this Position
Our Environmental Project Managers work on a variety of projects, from Categorical Exclusions (CatExs) to large and complex Environmental Assessments (EAs) to supporting Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), covering a multitude of service areas. We are seeking a seasoned Environmental Project Manager with demonstrated experience leading NEPA and planning projects that have a nexus with various federal agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, Natural Resources and Conservation Service, Western Area Power Association, and others. Pinyon has a fast-growing portfolio of projects with federal agencies including the US Forest Service, Natural Resources and Conservation Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, and others across the United States. Pinyon employs technical experts across numerous disciplines, such as air quality and noise, biological resources/wetlands, hazardous materials, cultural resources, and water resources/quality. As an Environmental Project Manager, you will be coordinating these multidisciplinary teams to advance our clients’ project goals and to help projects navigate the requirements of NEPA. We pride ourselves on identifying project roadblocks and working in concert with regulators and the project team to negotiate a path forward in ways that are environmentally conscientious, as well as cost- and time-effective for our clients. You’ll never get bored in this position, as you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise in new ways to every project you lead.
People successful in this position foster deep relationships with technical experts internally across the Project Delivery team, as well as develop external relationships with local, state, and federal agency personnel. Although we work in a fast-paced environment, we strive to appropriately balance workloads for all our employees: our goal is to keep our employees engaged with meaningful work, while preventing burnout. Pinyon has a flexible employee hierarchy, which means you will have the opportunity to explore careers paths without getting siloed into one specialty or market. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience to primarily support our current federal NEPA & Planning portfolio, and occasionally contribute to our deep portfolio of projects in other markets such as in the transportation space. Ideally, this candidate would work from our Lakewood, Colorado headquarters, but remote work options may be considered.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Categorical Exclusions and Environmental Assessments, meeting requirements for various federal agencies as noted above.
• Complete technical analysis for one or more of the NEPA-adjacent technical resource areas, especially those not covered by Pinyon’s other technical groups (e.g., environmental justice, recreation, land use).
• Complete technical scopes for proposals.
• Client engagement and business development.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental discipline (e.g., environmental science, biology, environmental planning, environmental engineering).
• 10 years of NEPA experience, ideally with a land management agency(s) such as the USFS, NRCS, BLM, USACE, Department of Defense, etc.  
• 5 years of Project Management experience with a portfolio that includes leading the successful completion of CatExs and Environmental Assessments.
• Consulting experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Section 106, Section 7, and Section 404 clearance and permitting requirements, including state join permit application processes.
• Strong technical writing skills and effective communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplined team of resource specialists (e.g., biologists, planners, historians) is required.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Application Process
To submit your resume and cover letter, click 'Apply Now' on the right, and complete the submission form. For any accommodation needs during the application process, please reach out to Employee Services via email at careers@pinyon-env.com or by phone at 303.980.5200. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Summary of Benefits
Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k.  Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program.
EEO Statement
Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About Pinyon
Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients’ needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.