Senior Project Manager-Permitting and Environmental Services

Overview At NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for both our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives to make a lasting, positive impact on the future of our communities. Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come. As part of our team, you’ll discover limitless opportunities to make meaningful contributions while advancing professionally. You’ll work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. The Senior Project Manager – Permitting & Environmental Services is responsible for leading complex environmental projects involving permitting, environmental site assessments, regulatory compliance, and remediation support for municipal, mining, and industrial clients. This role provides senior-level technical review, proposal development, project management, and regulatory coordination under federal and state (primarily Arizona and New Mexico) environmental programs, including APP, AzPDES, RCRA, CERCLA, IRP, WQARF, LUST, and Voluntary Remediation Programs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, leadership, and client management skills. Responsibilities Project Management & Client Support Manage multidisciplinary environmental projects from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements Serve as primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships with mining, industrial, and public-sector clients Coordinate internal technical staff, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies Provide strategic planning and technical guidance for permitting, compliance, and remediation projects Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Lead and manage environmental permitting and compliance activities under: Arizona Pollutant Protection (APP) program National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) / Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AzPDES) Mined Land Reclamation Program Prepare, review, and submit permit applications, modifications, and renewals Support compliance monitoring, reporting, inspections, and regulatory negotiations Interface with state and federal agencies to address permit conditions, enforcement issues, and compliance strategies Environmental Assessments & Technical Review Provide senior technical review and oversight for: Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) Remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and corrective action programs Evaluate data quality, conceptual site models, and risk-based decision-making Ensure compliance with ASTM standards and applicable state and federal regulations Mining Support Provide environmental permitting and compliance support for mining operations Oversee or review surface water and groundwater modeling efforts related to mine water management and discharge compliance Support mine-related environmental studies, monitoring programs, and regulatory documentation Stormwater Monitoring Support stormwater sampling programs for MS4 permitted municipalities and industrial clients Oversee operations and maintenance of automated stormwater samplers Perform stormwater sampling, as needed Oversee collection and analysis of surface water flow data Oversee Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination surveys Oversee Visual Assessment of stormwater discharge Remediation Program Management Provide technical management and regulatory support under: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) programs Voluntary Remediation Programs (VRP in AZ and NM) Brownfields Programs Develop compliance strategies, corrective action plans, and remedial approaches Facilitate regulatory reviews, approvals, and closure documentation Proposal Development & Business Support Lead or support proposal writing efforts, including: Scope of work development Cost estimates and schedules Technical approaches and regulatory strategies Contribute to business development efforts, including client outreach and proposal interviews Support contract negotiations and project scoping Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, or a related field Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or regulatory compliance Demonstrated experience managing environmental permitting, compliance, and remediation projects Strong working knowledge of federal and Arizona environmental regulations and programs Proven experience with Phase I and Phase II ESAs and technical report review Experience supporting mining-related environmental projects Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related technical discipline Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in Arizona Working knowledge of New Mexico environmental regulations and programs Familiarity with surface water and groundwater modeling tools and methodologies Prior experience managing large, complex, or multi-site environmental programs Familiarity working directly with ADEQ, EPA, and other regulatory agencies Working knowledge of statistical analyses Current OSHA HAZWOPER Training Current MSHA Part 48 Training Core Competencies Strong technical judgment and attention to detail Leadership and mentoring of junior staff Client-focused project management Regulatory strategy and problem-solving Proposal writing and business develop