Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager

**Foth** is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to **solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges**. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, **Foth** may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the **Foth** difference that contributes to our impressive **92+% member retention rate**! Learn more at [](http://foth.com/careers). **Foth** is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented **Lead Environmental Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager** who is seeking new learning experiences and career growth opportunities. In this role, you will manage environmental, regulatory, and coastal/waterfront construction projects throughout the Northeast, coordinating fieldwork, permitting, project teams, proposals, client relationships, and technical reporting. This is a **hybrid** position that can be located in our **Marion, MA; Newport, RI; Petaluma, CA; Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI; or Petaluma, CA** offices. ### Primary Responsibilities: - Provide all aspects of project oversight and management for multiple environmental, regulatory, and construction projects throughout the Northeast - Maintain an in-depth understanding of the regulations and procedures governing coastal/waterfront construction and have established relationships with key regulatory agency personnel - Oversee implementation of specialized projects that include coastal/waterfront development, docks and marinas, beach-dune system enhancement, inlet stabilization and maintenance, waterway improvements including shoreline stabilization structures, stormwater drainage systems, and environmental restoration projects - Support Client Managers with developing leads, expanding existing clientele, organizing marketing efforts, contributing to business development activities, assisting in preparation of request for qualifications / request for proposal (RFQ/RFP) response packages and making shortlist presentations - Coordinate environmental and technical fieldwork, obtain project regulatory approvals, collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams/personnel, and drive proposal and project procurement - Maintain relationships with high-level clientele, government officials, and numerous contractors/vendors - Participate in professional organizations, networking activities, expert panels and other speaking engagements - Supervise the completion of Environmental Impact Statements, environmental assessments, biological assessments, field observation reports and other technical reports ### Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Structural Engineering, Coastal Zone Management/Planning, Environmental Science or related field - Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar environmental engineering role - Private-sector or government experience, especially in the environmental, engineering or construction field - Proven track record delivering local, state and federal permitting primarily in Massachusetts and Rhode Island - Experience with EPA NPDES permits, and local zoning/planning boards - Experience reviewing architectural / engineering plans ### Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with preparing federal and state grant applications, as applicable, for securing funding assistance for coastal projects