Associate Project Manager - Permitting and Compliance

SWCA Environmental Consultants' Great Basin team is actively seeking an Associate Project Manager - Permitting and Compliance with strong interpersonal skills and experience in project management and permitting to join our renewable energy team. Projects will be located primarily in Utah with opportunities to work on projects in nearby states. This individual will work with a dynamic and company-wide team to successfully drive projects throughout all phases, from early planning and permitting through construction. The ideal candidate will possess environmental consulting and project management experience, preferably with specific knowledge of permitting and compliance.

SWCA is looking for the right candidate to take on existing and future projects and help build our presence throughout the West region. The position is based out of our Salt Lake City, UT office. Highly qualified remote candidates in would also be considered. This is a regular (with benefits), salaried, full-time position.

Application deadline: Applications are due at 5:00 PM MDT on May 20, 2025.

Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all of our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company's purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

The job responsibilities below are for an Associate Project Manager.

• Lead (or help lead), oversee, and execute the management of permitting efforts for projectsof the appropriate size and complexity.
• Foster a positive, collaborative working environment among project team members.
• Work closely with project teams across all SWCA offices to navigate permitting challenges and meet client needs.
• Help take initiative and resolve issues to assure our client's needs are met effectively.
• Help lead and advise on the development of permitting strategies, provide QA/QC of work processes and deliverables, and lead teams completing technical studies that support permitting efforts.
• Manage or help manage projects that includeNEPA and/or state-specific environmental review process compliance,biological resource assessments, constraints analyses, state and federal Endangered Species Act consultations, Clean Water Act Section 404 and Section 401 permitting, and cultural resources studies.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide project-specific technical support to junior staff.
• Work with SWCA's accounting department to review invoices, expenditures, and project audits for projects and tasks.
• Work closely with SWCA's resource scientists, environmental planners, team leads, and directors throughout the company to promote SWCA's business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.
• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, biology, environmental science, natural resources management, archaeology, anthropology, geology, or a related field required.
• Five (5) years of combined experience in project management; environmental consulting; or ecological, archaeological, or geographical studies.
• Two (2) years of project management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of federal (e.g., NEPA, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act) and state laws governing resource management.
• Demonstrated experience with renewable energy and transmission projects and with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and with state and local agencies.
• Experience with supervising staff and project teams.
• Experience and ability to manage projects in diverse settings and with changing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment and desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.
• Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Four (4) years of project management experience.

NOTE - Those will more than 5 years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in thisSalt Lake City, UT-based position can expect an salary of $66,144.00/year to $84,884.80/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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