Project Manager

Summary

Join Dudek, a leading environmental firm, as a Project Manager to manage and coordinate siting review and compliance monitoring activities for energy facilities under EFSEC and EFSC jurisdiction. You will be a self-driven individual with experience in all phases of energy development, familiar with NEPA, SEPA, and Oregon environmental policies. Responsibilities include managing compliance monitoring, coordinating siting reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and reporting to regulatory staff. This fully remote position, based in Seattle or Portland, requires 10+ years of experience with EFSEC & EFSC processes and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Dudek offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and financial benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience with EFSEC & EFSC's processes
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, or other related field
• In-depth knowledge of EFSEC & EFSC's regulations, permitting processes, and relevant state and federal environmental laws
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
• As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check

Responsibilities

• Manage EFSEC & EFSC's compliance monitoring of major energy facilities involving state, federal, and local governments and the public
• Coordinate the siting review process for energy facilities adhering to state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, environmental, and regulatory specialists to ensure alignment with project objectives and EFSEC requirements
• Maintain strong and consistent communication in reporting to regulatory staff on siting, compliance, and other issues requiring action to address matters of concern
• Work with the client and project stakeholders to ensure a clear and open siting review process
• Develop budgets and contracts required for projects
• Report EFSEC & EFSC's findings related to siting and compliance issues and make recommendations for EFSEC & EFSC's findings or actions
• Develop schedules and lead field visits, project orientations, and hearings; act on regulatory staff and client directives to arrange meetings and public hearings on siting, compliance, and other activities under EFSEC & EFSC's jurisdiction
• Develop and recommend strategies to address siting and compliance related issues, including strategies to collaborate with the public, cities, counties, and EFSEC & EFSC's staff at state and federal agencies
• Track and manage flow of information between organizations
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with leading stakeholder outreach programs for energy projects
• Strong technical writing and research skills as well as solid written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment
• Extensive knowledge of the following:  construction and operation of energy facilities and or industrial facilities of varying sizes and complexities including construction, operation, facility infrastructure, transmission, environmental considerations including NEPA, SEPA, and permitting requirements

Benefits

• Professional development
• Financial benefits
• Fully remote position