We have opportunities for Mid-Level to Principal/Group Manager level Environmental Planners to join an employee-owned firm that has been around for more than 30 years. We have around 200 people between 7 offices throughout California.

We provide a broad range of environmental and design services throughout CA and the western US. We work with an equal mix of private and public clients, and have very interesting, meaningful and diverse set of projects/sectors for you to work on in a collaborative environment.

Our main goal is to bring in someone that is a great culture fit, and who values a family first attitude and work/life balance. We also focus a lot on employee development, and internal growth – everyone on the executive team has started at a lower position, one even started as an intern!

We are very oriented to a 40/hour work week and take measures to ensure people aren’t over working themselves and have the resources and support they need to be successful.

For the Group Manager/Principal Planner role we are looking for someone who is passionate about their work, interested in growing a group, helping guide where it goes, enjoys being involved in business development, and likes mentoring staff. This person will have a lot of freedom and flexibility, but also support - our team culture is rooted in collaboration and communication.

Mid-Level - Senior Planners we have a space for you too! Please reach out on LinkedIn or send a message to jowens@matixsearch.com for more information.

General Responsibilities/Duties for Group Manager/Principal

• Take on a strong leadership role in corporate business development. Build relationships with key clients. Identify, target, and develop preferred new clients with significant opportunities. Play an active role in strengthening key client relationships. Work with other groups to bring in multi-disciplinary projects. Participate in negotiation and closing of high-priority contracts.

• Work with the Southern California Planning Division Manager, Environmental Planning Discipline Leader, and Human Resources to recruit and mentor environmental planning staff.

• Manage large CEQA/NEPA compliance projects and on-call contracts and assist others in the completion of environmental documents as needed, completing high-quality work products on time and within budget.

• Prepare proposals/qualifications submittals and manage or participate in interviews to help the company win contracts and meet sales and profit goals.

• Successfully represent company in communications, meetings, and contract interviews with existing/prospective clients and public agencies in support of project, proposal, and business development efforts.

• Coordinate with environmental planning, GIS, word processing, graphics, air quality/greenhouse gas, noise, biology, cultural resources, habitat restoration, accounting, marketing, and other staff and managers, as well as subconsultants, as necessary for the completion of proposals and projects.

• Ensure the quality of the work products that you prepare and assist in quality control reviews of work products produced by others.

• Develop, maintain, and update professional knowledge in CEQA and NEPA compliance and related environmental services topics.

• Work as a team member and collaborate with other employees to help to foster a positive and professional work atmosphere.

• Complete required administrative tasks on time and to the satisfaction of the administrative managers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing CEQA and NEPA compliance programs and preparing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents, including at least 5 years of experience as a CEQA/NEPA consultant.

• Strong business development experience, with existing productive client and agency relationships in Southern California.

• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of Southern California environmental and regulatory settings, with related environmental/planning work experience within that setting.

• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.

Benefits

• Generous Compensation and PTO with 9 paid holidays

• 100% Employer paid healthcare with 3 plans to choose from

• Bonus Program

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• 401k match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition and Professional Membership Reimbursements

• Social Events

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