EFSEC / EFSC Project Manager

Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments. They are seeking a project manager to manage and coordinate the siting review and compliance monitoring activities of energy facilities under the EFSEC and EFSC jurisdictions, requiring expertise in energy development processes and environmental policies.

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

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
• Advanced degree in environmental science, planning, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience in energy facility siting and regulatory compliance