Project Operations Manager

ANS is a consulting engineering firm focused on multi-disciplinary engineering and innovation. They are seeking an experienced Project Operations Manager to ensure operational excellence across complex engineering projects, particularly in permitting and project controls.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an operations lead for multiple projects, with primary focus on ensuring that permitting and compliance are seamlessly integrated into the project lifecycle
• Act as the subject matter expert consulting on permitting, guiding teams through regulatory requirements, managing permitting schedules, and proactively resolving permitting challenges to avoid project delays as a client facing key communicator
• Support in the implementation and monitoring of project control systems, including budget management, and risk assessments. Provide accurate reporting and early warnings for potential deviations
• Continuously evaluate and enhance permitting and project control processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external agencies to ensure all operational requirements are met and project objectives are achieved
• Leverage project data to inform operational strategies, identify trends, and recommend improvements
• Uphold the highest standards of safety and quality throughout every phase of project execution

Requirements:

• 3-7+ years of experience in environmental assessments and investigations, permitting & resource management, project operations, or project controls, specifically in utility-scale solar or power generation
• Experience with environmental and land-use permitting for large energy projects
• Familiarity with watershed & water resource management and civil workflows for utility-scale solar
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Resource Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• Experienced in project operations, permitting processes, and project controls within the engineering or construction industries
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Skilled communicator who thrives on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Innovative problem-solver with a passion for process improvement and operational excellence