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Company DescriptionWe are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.Job DescriptionOlsson's Utility Environmental Sciences team, where innovation meets sustainability in the energy sector. Our diverse team, comprising experts in various environmental sciences, focuses on providing environmentally sound and economically viable solutions. We excel in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance with major environmental acts and policies. Our work spans environmental engineering, planning, and permitting, delivering win-win solutions for clients, communities, and the environment.Join our dynamic team as a Project Manager in the exciting and rapidly evolving field of renewable energy. Leveraging your expertise, you will drive critical projects that contribute to a sustainable future. This role is a unique opportunity to lead innovative initiatives, ensuring they are delivered with excellence and efficiency.Key Responsibilities:
Plan, execute, and oversee renewable energy projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets. Lead the team to achieve milestones within the agreed timelines and budgets.
Proactively manage project risks, solving complex challenges with creative and sustainable solutions.
Serve as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company quality standards.
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Overland Park, Oklahoma City, Des Moines, Omaha, or Lincoln office locations.QualificationsYou are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others.
Having ownership in the work you do.
Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
Strong communication skills.
Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management, with a focus on renewable energy projects.
Experience in environmental planning and permitting.
Knowledge of utility scale renewable energy development
Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulations such as Endangered Species Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, floodplain permitting, etc.
Additional InformationOlsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:
Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.
Receive an excellent 401(k) match.
Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.
Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.#LI-AK1
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