• Design and construction project execution from site reviews to completion of construction. • Directly manage multiple projects at once. • Projects will be remodels and/or retrofit. • Travel to job sites as required. • Develop and adhere to the budget, timeline, and quality control plan; plan all phases of the construction lifecycle from initiation to completion. • Ensure projects are aligned with agreed-upon plans, communicate progress and challenges with stakeholders through reports and meetings. • Collaborate and direct architects, engineers, general contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other specialists. • Manage project design and implementation with internal stakeholders including Facilities, IT, FSQA, Health, Safety, Procurement, Culinary, and all others to ensure they meet their deadlines for the project. • Drive internal cross collaboration with subject matter experts for fast decision making and project execution. • Write and submit inspection logs and punch lists while ensuring all local, state, and national building codes and regulations are followed. • Negotiate contracts with external vendors, review proposals and invoices, track information, financially manage the project against the budget. • Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met; evaluate and hire vendors and allocate responsibilities. • Supervise the work of vendors and internal staff onsite including laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed. • Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues. • Manage the transition to operations phase of the project after construction completion including service contract set-ups, restaurant set ups, and operations training on store systems.

• Assist in the planning and execution of 4-6 assigned projects, translating objectives into clear timelines, deliverables, and milestones. • Collaborate across teams, including scientific, computational, and business units, to facilitate effective communication and coordination. • Monitor project progress, identify potential obstacles, and work with teams to resolve issues. • Communicate project updates, status, and results to stakeholders clearly and effectively. • Support budget tracking and resource planning for assigned projects. • Leverage project management tools to streamline task management and collaboration. • Contribute to the development and implementation of workflows to improve operational efficiency within projects.

• You’ll manage the support of a mid-large scale product, working closely with our engineers, designers and government partners to triage issues and distill them into clear, actionable tickets for the team. • You'll be available to tackle Priority one issues as they arise. • You'll also work with the team to continually improve on our response and support of the system and build close working relationships with a variety of people, including engineers, client stakeholders, and partner vendors. • You think holistically and understand how the details of the project fit into the bigger picture, and take pride in working through highly ambiguous situations to deliver value to users. • You have a strong bias towards action when faced with incomplete information, and communicate transparently to build consensus internally and externally.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner who will lead complex environmental planning projects, ensuring full compliance with CEQA/NEPA, and related regulations. This role combines strategic project management skills with technical expertise in environmental impact analysis, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. - Lead and manage complex environmental planning projects in multiple stages of development in utility, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and/or land development sectors, ensuring compliance with CEQA, NEPA, and related federal, state, and local regulations. - Serve as the primary client liaison: facilitate and participate in stakeholder meetings and public hearings, negotiate permitting pathways, and maintain strong agency and client relationships that advance project approvals. - Direct preparation and review of environmental documents (IS, EIR/EIS, EA, MD, MND, CE, etc.) and related technical studies (biological, cultural, air quality, noise, traffic, hydrology, etc.). - Manage multidisciplinary project teams including subconsultants, related project budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. - Drive business development: identify opportunities, lead proposal strategy and writing, prepare interview materials, and support account growth with environmental planning services. - Participate in efforts to hire, mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff in environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and project management best practices. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, or related field. - Minimum 12 years of professional experience in environmental planning and permitting, with demonstrated expertise in CEQA/NEPA compliance in an environmental consulting capacity, including at least 5 years of experience serving as a Senior Project Manager leading and directing multidisciplinary project teams. - Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale compliance projects, including project specific progress reports, change orders, invoices, and project billings, in various phases of development and geographic location regulations. - Proven ability to author/review environmental impact analysis documentation and technical studies as well as delegate and manage deliverables with key team members and stakeholders. - Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, including California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, California Fish and Game Code, and California Coastal Act. - Demonstrated success in business development, forecasting and client relationship management within an environmental consulting setting. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present at public hearings and stakeholder meetings. - Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, in-office and/or remote environment by leveraging interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, attention to detail, and organizational skills. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). - Ability to travel periodically (up to 25%) to GAI office locations, business development events/conferences, stakeholder events/hearings, and client meetings as needed. - Maintain a valid driver’s license. Requirements - Masters’s degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Natural Resources Management, Geology, or related field (preferred). - Professional certifications such as AICP, PMP, etc. (preferred). - Experience leading environmental review, planning and permitting for complex energy (renewable, oil, gas, etc.) projects in California and Arizona, or other Southwestern US states (Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah) and coordinating with local, state and federal agencies. - This remote position prefers candidates to be in California. However, candidates with extensive California project experience located in the Southwest US are also encouraged to apply. Benefits - Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries. - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire). - New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program. - Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays. - 401k company match. - Tuition Reimbursement.