Senior Project Manager – Environmental Planning & Permitting (CEQA)

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

What are we looking for: Woodard & Curran is seeking a Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of environmental planning and permitting experience to support a growing portfolio of water resources, infrastructure, and environmental management projects throughout California and the West Coast. This individual will be a trusted advisor to clients, leading complex environmental review and permitting efforts while managing multidisciplinary teams, agency coordination, project delivery, and business development initiatives.

What’s in it for you? Join a collaborative and employee-owned consulting firm where you'll have the opportunity to lead high-profile environmental planning and permitting projects, shape regulatory strategies for critical infrastructure investments, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to strategic growth across the West Coast. You'll work alongside industry experts while helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges that make a positive impact on communities and natural resources.

Hybrid/Remote/Office Hybrid or Remote (West Coast Preferred)

Location: California or West Coast Region

Travel: 20% travel throughout California and the West Coast region for client meetings, project oversight, agency coordination, business development, and team collaboration.