Regulatory Compliance And Permitting Manager

Company Description

Job Description

Job locations: Arlington, VA, Princeton, NJ, and Syracuse, NY are preferred locations; Richmond, VA; Bowie, MD; Hunt Valley, MD, USA are options as well.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference - for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

Ramboll is a global multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and consultancy company. We truly support and encourage your professional development, invite you to unfold your ingenuity and contribute to exciting and innovative projects, and work for sustainable change so people and nature can flourish.

If this sounds good to you, then this role could be the perfect opportunity to develop your excellence! Join our Environment and Health department as our new Managing Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

Ramboll is seeking a highly motivated Manager to lead projects and tasks primarily in regulatory compliance and land use permitting. The successful candidate will join our stellar team that supports clients with a wide range of environmental challenges. Ramboll combines local experience with a global knowledge base to create sustainable cities and societies. We combine insights with the power to drive positive change for our clients, in the form of ideas that can be realized and implemented.

For this role, your key responsibilities will be:

• Provide project strategy, oversight and direction for regulatory compliance, environmental permitting and land use projects.

• Lead the preparation and review of local, state, and federal permitting documents with an emphasis on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, VA, MD, NJ, NY rules and regulations.

• Lead client and agency meetings regarding land use permitting and associated activities.

• Conduct and prepare permitting alternatives analysis, compliance statements, and application materials.

• Conduct and manage field surveys, wetland delineations, stream assessments and the preparation of associated deliverables.

• Review and prioritize risk-based mitigation recommendations covering a variety of technical topic areas.

• Present information to clients, Ramboll staff, subconsultants, stakeholders and leaders to drive alignment and strategic approach to site development or infrastructure projects.

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and prepare reports and other written communication while meeting high quality standards on project deliverables.

• Take on leadership roles in supporting internal and external clients, including managing and leading junior to mid-level staff in the development of natural resource assessments, evaluations, and land use permitting.

• Support regulatory negotiations and the evaluation of technical documents (e.g., regulations, court decisions).

Your new team

As part of our team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are really excited about solving clients' problems and creating sustainable solutions for them. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields. And you will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development, we want you to continue to grow with our company! While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• 10-15 years' project or program management experience

• 10-15 years' experience in land use permitting, wetland delineation, environmental site assessments, and natural resource consulting.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance and applicable federal, state, local laws and preparation of permit documents and reports under these programs.

• Ability to respond to multiple demands and manage time effectively with positivity.

• Well balanced mindset and perspective and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.

• Undergraduate degree in applicable disciplines (e.g., engineering, physical science, construction management, urban planning, or architecture); Master's degree in relevant subjects preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with client managers and technical staff

• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy

• Proven track record of sound decision making, taking ownership, and delivering results in a leadership role

• Strong technical skills, experience writing technical reports and excellent presentation skills

• Strong collaborative working style, attention to detail, and critical thinking ability

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and customer focus

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include the following abilities:

• Interest in quantifying and communicating about risks and uncertainty

• Comfort with public speaking and presentations to large groups

• Working independently with minimal supervision

• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment with other technical experts locally or in other global offices

What we can offer you

• Interesting and diverse projects

• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field

• Flexible work arrangements

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent health and retirement benefits

• Investment in your development

• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles

• Appreciation for the unique person you are

• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application online. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and cover letter, connecting your background to the requirements of the role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. We look forward to receiving your application!

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

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