Senior FERC Project Manager
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Darbydale, OH · HybridFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced FERC Senior Project Manager for ecological and environmental permitting in its Columbus, Ohio office. The role leads complex energy infrastructure projects, provides senior regulatory and technical guidance, manages multidisciplinary teams, develops client relationships and business opportunities, and mentors staff. The position supports environmental permitting services across the United States.
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Senior FERC Project Manager Job Locations US-OH-Columbus Category Ecological Services Type Full-Time Overview Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a FERC Senior Project Manager for ecological and environmental permitting with significant Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) experience in our Columbus, OH office. This position is intended for an experienced practitioner, trusted client advisor, and proven business developer who can provide senior technical direction, lead complex FERC-regulated natural gas transmission and energy infrastructure projects, and support continued growth of CEC's energy and environmental permitting services across the firm's national footprint. CEC's Ecological Practice is an essential part of the integrated services we deliver to clients and includes wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; Section 401/404 permitting; threatened and endangered species surveys ; NEPA and FERC environmental reporting; agency consultation ; and ecosystem restoration. In this role, you will work closely with local, regional, and national leadership to manage multidisciplinary project teams, develop and maintain client relationships, identify and capture new business opportunities, provide strategic regulatory guidance, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality, defensible environmental documents and permit applications for energy, utility, midstream, transmission, and infrastructure projects throughout the United States. Why CEC? - We're 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year - Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, market leadership, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles - Profitable, employee-centered culture: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool - Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more - 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join - Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work-life balance and professional autonomy - Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or a related technical field Significant experience preparing, managing, or providing senior review of FERC environmental filings, including Blanket Certificate/Prior Notice requests, Section 7(c) certificate applications, environmental reports, resource reports, implementation plans, and agency correspondence Strong working knowledge of NEPA, FERC regulations and processes, Section 401/404 Clean Water Act permitting, Section 7 Endangered Species Act consultation, and related state and federal environmental permitting requirements Demonstrated ability to develop and expand business opportunities, grow revenue, and build a sustainable book of work within the FERC, energy, utility, midstream, or environmental permitting markets Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex scopes, schedules, and budgets, and provide senior technical guidance to project managers, ecological staff, and environmental specialists Willingness to travel as needed to support client relationships, project delivery, agency meetings, industry events, mentoring, and business development efforts across CEC's national footprint Demonstrated commitment to mentoring staff, building technical capability, supporting practice growth, and contributing to CEC's se
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Set against the 15,463 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
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- Ohio median$104–170K/yr284 salary ranges
- Ohio median$25–36/hr30 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 683 open Project Management jobs in Ohio and 15,463 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 6,257 of the 15,463 open Project Management jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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