Environmental Planning Program Manager

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Program Manager

Are you ready to advance your career with a collaborative, grounded team that values innovation and empowers you to develop impactful solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects? At Terracon, a 100% employee-owned firm, we foster a culture where your ideas are valued, your safety is prioritized, and your growth is supported through access to national expertise and leadership opportunities—all within a flexible work environment.

Terracon’s 10-state Rocky Mountain Division is seeking an experienced Environmental Planning Program Manager to lead our expanding Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) practice. With over 25 years of service in the region, our environmental planning team supports clients across sectors such as power generation and transmission (including renewables), transportation and infrastructure, and commercial development. Our services include wetland and waters of the delineation and permitting, threatened and endangered species (T&E) assessments, cultural resource management, and NEPA compliance studies.

We are actively pursuing larger, more complex NEPA projects, our portfolio also includes a significant number of small- and medium-scale projects. We welcome candidates with a range of project experience who are eager to lead and grow with us

Terracon is recognized as one of the largest cultural resources firms in the country, with a growing reputation in EPP with over 300+ projects! As the EPP Program Manager, you will collaborate with the Rocky Mountain Division’s Senior Vice President of Operations, the Western Operating Group’s Environmental Service Line Director, and Terracon’s National EPP Practice Leader to shape and execute a strategic growth plan. You will lead a dynamic team of environmental planning professionals—recruiting, mentoring, and developing talent—while driving business development and expanding our service offerings and client base.

Location & Flexibility : This hybrid position may be based out of any of the following Terracon offices : Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Boise, Fort Collins, or Denver.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the Rocky Mountain Division EPP team.
• Develop and implement strategies for EPP business growth within the division.
• Cultivate new client relationships and expand services with existing clients.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on key projects.
• Direct major project and client pursuit strategies.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Manage project risk and ensure compliance with corporate risk management policies.
• Promote and enforce safety standards and accountability across teams.
• Champion continuous quality improvement and adherence to quality control standards.

Requirements :

Preferred Certification :

Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education / training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Terracon anticipates paying $119,000 to $140,000 within the salary range for this position.

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