Diversity of thought

Straughan believes diversity makes us stronger. A diverse workplace improves innovation, creativity, productivity, and professional growth. We strive to challenge our assumptions and develop innovative solutions to common problems. We build project teams with diverse expertise and backgrounds to create and test ideas that improve the status quo. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment

We recognize the pain, injustices, and divisions within our communities due to inequalities, racism, and intolerances of all kinds. We cannot have strong communities without equality and justice for all.

As we build our team, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are open-minded and care about your capability, your drive, and your desire and determination to contribute your gifts, talents, and perspective.

Straughan is committed to continuous learning, support, and outreach that contributes positively to creating a work environment, community and a society that understands and values the human spirit in all its forms.

Have fun. Make a difference.

We celebrate successes. We learn and grow every day. We welcome challenges. We support each other. We seek divergent ideas and input. We care deeply about sustainability. We lead and support our communities. We encourage personal enrichment and renewal.

straughanSOCIAL

We believe that engagement is important whether you work in the office, are entirely remote, or do a little of both. straughanSOCIAL is our place for game nights, coffee meetups, seed swaps, kickball games, wellness events, and much more!

Flexible Work Arrangements

The way we work is changing, and we understand the increasing demands you face in your personal and work life. Straughan provides flexibility in work arrangements whenever possible.

Environmental Initiatives

If there’s one thing all Straughan employees have in common, it’s our enthusiasm for the environment. We seek to implement environmental best practices in every aspect of our work for our clients, our company, and our communities. We also have an active employee Green Team who volunteer to further our environmental practices.

Professional Development

In a constantly changing and unpredictable world, we hope to develop future leaders who care about improving the field of environmental science, management, and engineering. We encourage our staff to learn in a variety of ways and offer staff-led lunch & learns, webinars, training, tuition reimbursement, coaching, professional society membership, and more.

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Our Commitment

Quality, customer service, safety, and management commitments for every project.

Creative Strategies

Strategies to improve outcomes for the environment and communities, while often reducing project costs and schedules.

Comprehensive Capabilities

Versatile environmental expertise – from project planning and design through construction and program management.

benefits

At Straughan, we invest in the entire you.

To better understand our workforce, we are committed to continuously evolving and creating practices, providing benefits, and policies that meaningfully address the needs and desires of our team. We invest fully in you for your today and your tomorrow. Here are some of the ways we support all of our team:

401(k) retirement plan with an employer match

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Continuous development

Maternity/Paternity leave

Generous paid time off, including 8 holidays

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Employer-paid life and voluntary life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Professional society membership

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Together we can create a sustainable world.

We believe successful, productive employees create a successful, productive company. We work closely to develop and support employees to reach their full potential, and we are proud of the reputation our employees have earned and the high degree of our collective success.

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Columbia, MD

Administrative Assistant

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Posted: April 21, 2023 Columbia, MD

Administrative Assistant

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

As an Administrative Assistant, you will join the administrative team consisting of senior leadership, marketing, finance, and human resources. You will provide administrative support for office management, accounting, and proposals/contracts.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and have a high aptitude for computer software. You should be self-motivated, excel at multi-tasking, and be able to proactively address emerging needs of the organization. We are looking for someone who wants to promote a fun and team-oriented work environment. Opportunities for advancement include increased responsibility for company proposals, communications, accounting, and/or contracts. Technical writing, marketing, or accounting expertise would benefit your ability to grow in this role. Your efforts will help to ensure that our company runs efficiently, and our employees have the tools they need to carry out our mission.

This position requires in-person work 4-5 days/week at our corporate office in Columbia, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Office management will include maintaining supply inventories; coordinating maintenance of office equipment; managing off-site document storage; managing maintenance of Straughan’s vehicles; and managing building maintenance activities, repairs, and upgrades.
  • Placing food or supply orders, coordinating and making travel arrangements, coordinating and supporting special office events/party planning, and event registrations.
  • Completing forms and online registrations. Reviewing contracts, drafting documents, and file organization.
  • Assisting with marketing projects including proposals, staff resumes, and work descriptions; conducting research on the market and industry events.
  • Accounting support such as account reconciliations, accounts payable, and routine billing.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma

Experience:

  • At least 3 years of administrative experience
  • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive)
  • Data entry experience
  • Strong organizational skills and high degree of attention to detail
  • Excellent time-management skills; comfortable with routinely shifting demands
  • Ability to make independent decisions on a daily basis, addressing the best way to handle specific tasks
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to handle sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner
  • Valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications

  •  Associate or bachelor’s degree
  •  Demonstrated technical writing skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Columbia, MD

Junior Accountant

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Posted: March 13, 2023 Columbia, MD

Junior Accountant

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is seeking to add a qualified Junior Accountant to our growing team. An exceptional candidate will demonstrate experience with accounts payable, cash receipts and receivables, payroll processing, preparation and entry of journal entries, account reconciliations and a general understanding of month-end closing procedures and US GAAP. The position will play an important role in supporting upper level managers and senior accountants in preparing accurate and timely monthly financial reports for Executive Management. The candidate may be required to work additional hours on occasion to meet both accounting and regulatory deadlines.

This is a Hybrid position and requires 2 to 3 days a week in the corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain accounts payable, ensure timely payment of invoices, confirming validity of the debt and gathering appropriate approvals
  • Recording ACHs and misc debit transactions
  • Maintain and reconcile company credit cards and prepare documentation for review
  • Assists with accounts receivable, processing checks for deposit
  • Process bi-weekly payroll to include adjustments for new hires, terminations, pay rates, benefits, expense reimbursements and other related items
  • Run Labor Distribution reports from Unanet software and tie to payroll reports
  • Prepare and enter bi-weekly Payroll journal entry to Unanet GL
  • Assist with various month-end project accounting reports supporting documentation
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations
  • Ad-hoc reports as required
  • Complete special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or demonstrated work experience

Experience: 1+ years of relevant professional experience

  • Working knowledge of Unanet GovCon Financials Software
  • Experience with third party vendor payroll processing
  • Competent Excel skills to include pivot tables
  • Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills
  • Must be able to handle confidential material with discretion
  • Ability to prioritize and organize efficiently and work to deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Familiarity with US GAAP

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (approaching graduation acceptable)
  • Competency in MS Office
  • Certified Payroll Professional (in process acceptable)
  • Familiarity with State/Federal contracting
  • Experience with project-based accounting
  • Familiarity with cost-plus, time and materials, and fixed-price contracts

 

Note

Due to the nature of this position, all candidates must agree to a comprehensive background check.

Candidates may be required to complete an assessment of both accounting and Excel abilities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Columbia, MD

Senior Sustainability Manager

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Posted: April 25, 2023 Columbia, MD

Senior Sustainability Manager

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

The Senior Sustainability Manager will provide sustainable design project management and third-party certification efforts. The Senior Sustainability Manager will serve as a subject matter expert on green building, sustainability, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for the company and clients.

The successful candidate will be a project manager for green building and sustainability projects, staff oversight, and support business development. The position reports to the Sustainability Deputy Director and is based in the home office.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead major sustainability projects, including maintaining schedule, budget, client relationships, and managing project elements including tracking project milestones and prepare project manager reports; and supervising preparation of deliverables and ensuring quality control.
  • Manage multiple staff and mentor junior staff in technical, administrative, client management, and business development skills.
  • Skilled in developing sustainability goals for projects; developing goals and design strategies, researching technical criteria and data to support design decisions and integration of strategies for achieving high performance design.
  • Participate in project team meetings to facilitate intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
  • Lead business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and facilitating teaming.
  • Perform significant client contact and coordination with other consultants, individuals must have demonstrated ability to work towards consensus on difficult issues.
  • Possess strong organizational skills, including the ability to track and manage multiple tasks and priorities, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Assist in the development of the Sustainability group as a team, fostering professional camaraderie, identifying opportunities for growth/expansion, and leading hiring efforts.
  • Develop relationships with internal and external clients through personal contacts, participation in conferences and presentations.
  • Maintain significant professional qualifications and participate in appropriate professional organization activities.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in engineering, architecture, environmental, sustainability or closely related field

Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience
  • LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty
  • Experience managing LEED projects with a minimum of fifteen (15) completed LEED certifications
  • Familiarity with other third-party green certification systems (Green Globes, WELL, Fitwel, Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings)
  • Proficient knowledge of design process and documentation developed for design phases
  • Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating sustainable design concepts and strategies
  • An understanding of carbon management in the built environment
  • Effective project management skills, task management and follow-through
  • Adept change agent dedicated to improving processes
  • Experience with proposal development
  • Strong written and oral communication skills (presentation/training ability)
  • Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite
  • Demonstrated active involvement in professional organizations

Desired Qualifications

  • Green Globes, WELL AP or other rating system accredited professional preferred
  • Experience implementing and documenting the federal Guiding Principles program
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or Bluebeam
  • Proficiency with EC3 Tool or other embodied carbon management tools

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Physically able to conduct building and construction site visits

As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Columbia, MD

Senior Accountant

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Posted: April 28, 2023 Columbia, MD

Senior Accountant

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is seeking to add a qualified Senior Accountant to our growing team. The candidate will demonstrate experience with full-cycle accounting and monthly closing procedures, preparation of financial statements, A/P and A/R, payroll functions, and audit support. The position will play an essential role in supporting the Director of Finance in preparing both internal as well as external financial reports, supporting various types of audits and ensuring accuracy of the day to day accounting functions. The candidate may be required to work additional hours as necessary to meet critical deadlines and certain times during the year.

Candidates may be required to complete an assessment of various accounting and Excel skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain accounts payable

  • Review account coding for accuracy
  • Enter vouchers into Unanet system
  • Reconcile credit card transactions and expense report submission
  • Maintain accurate account coding and A/P Aging report
  • Adhere to bi-weekly A/P check run schedule

Maintain accounts receivable 

  • Enter Deposits via electronic banking system
  • Maintain accurate A/R Aging report
  • Prepare monthly collections report
  • Support collections activities as needed

 Assist with billing support activities 

  • Assist with timesheet corrections
  • Assist with cost structure corrections
  • Assist with the review of direct and indirect labor
  • Review expense reports for accurate expense type and project codes

Maintain project setup in Unanet

  • Setup of new projects in Unanet from information received from contracts
  • Coordinate all project setups with the Accounting Controller
  • Ensure all information from the project setup for is accurate and in accordance with the contract
  • Enter all the information including contract limitations, billing instructions and people assignments

 Prepare various month-end project accounting reports

  • Evaluation of project burn-rates
  • Assist with preparation of monthly project management report list
  • Assist with the maintenance of various job status reports
  • Ability to discuss project financials with Project Managers
  • Ability to answer questions and respond to various requests from Project Managers

 Bi-Weekly Payroll

  • Bii-weekly payroll journal and ap entries
  • Reconcile payroll accrual and expense accounts
  • State Tax and UI are accurately being processed by Paylocity
  • HSA, FSA, 401K are being funded as required
  • Accruals for new hires, terminations and LWOP personnel are updated in Unanet
  • Ability to answer questions and respond to various request

Month-end closing procedures

  • Complete account analysis schedules
  • Review & evaluate T/B for accuracy
  • Prepare monthly accrual schedule and J/E
  • Review trend income statement and evaluate for accuracy
  • Perform account reconciliations
  • Update financial dashboard reports
  • Update budget vs. actual reports

Quarterly reports and reconciliations 

  • 941 Quarterly reconciliations
  • GSA reporting
  • MD Sales and Use Tax

Assist with external audits 

  • Workers Comp
  • 401 audits
  • Finacial statement review
  • Overhead rate and ICS audits

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Familiarity with State and/or Federal Government contracting.
  • Experience with job cost accounting
  • Experience with cost-plus, time and materials, and fixed-price contracts
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
  • Ability to communicate across various functional levels of the organization
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Able to handle confidential material
  • Ability to prioritize and organize efficiently
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • High-level analytical ability
  • Effective written and verbal communication

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA candidate
  • Hands on experience with Unanet ERP system highly desirable
  • Strong computer aptitude
  • Understanding of FAR/DFAR

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.

As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.

Straughan Environmental Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Columbia, MD

Stream Restoration Manager

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Posted: May 1, 2023 Columbia, MD

Stream Restoration Manager

Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan is seeking a Stream Restoration Project Manager to join our Engineering Business Unit who has the ability to be a leader, deliver quality projects, and support Straughan’s Ecological Restoration group nationally. The ideal candidate should understand the design and implementation process for ecosystem restoration projects, with experience in the mid-Atlantic. We are seeking a candidate motivated to do right by our resources and create resilient, sustainable, and diverse habitats built on nature-based solutions. Our portfolio includes stream restoration, wetland restoration, living shorelines, stream daylighting, forest establishment, blue-green infrastructure, and more! The successful candidate will interface directly with clients and will be responsible for task and budget management. This is a leadership position with potential for rapid growth. The position reports to Deputy Director of Water Resources Engineering and is based in the home office.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead stream restoration projects, including maintaining schedule, budget, client relationships, and managing project elements including tracking project milestones and prepare project manager reports; and supervising preparation of deliverables and ensuring quality control.
  • Manage restoration projects and oversee design and permitting.
  • Work collaboratively with our ecological restoration team to choose the right approach for each site, balancing goals and objectives with constraints.
  • Delegate and manage tasks working with a talented team of junior engineers and environmental scientists.
  • Coordinate directly with client managers.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff.
  • Develop task proposals and labor estimates.
  • Support pursuit of new projects.
  • Develop relationships with internal and external clients through personal contacts, participation in conferences and presentations.
  • Maintain significant professional qualifications and participate in professional organization activities.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, Environmental science, or related field

Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience
  • Stream restoration design experience
  • Erosion and sediment control design experience
  • Geomorphic assessment experience
  • Environmental permitting experience
  • Technical writing experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
  • Effective project management skills, task management and follow-through
  • Adept change agent dedicated to improving processes
  • Experience with proposal development
  • Strong written and oral communication skills (presentation/training ability)
  • Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite

Desired Qualifications

  • PE registered in Mid-Atlantic region and have ability for Maryland registration by reciprocity
  • Familiarity with multiple restoration techniques including: Valley Restoration/Legacy Sediment Removal, Regenerative Design (RSC), and Natural Channel Design (NCD)
  • Rosgen Certified or similar training
  • Experience with stream geomorphic assessments and function-based assessments
  • Understanding of environmental permitting for restoration projects
  • Experience with task and budget management
  • Familiarity and project experience with municipalities in the Mid-Atlantic (e.g., Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania)
  • Wetland restoration design experience
  • Living shoreline experience
  • Hydrology & hydraulic analyses
  • Proposal and task order development experience
  • GIS (Arc-MAP, Arc-PRO) desired
  • HEC-RAS desired
  • TR-55/TR-20 desired
  • SMS and SRH-2D or TUFLOW desired
  • Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD desired

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Physically able to conduct building and construction site visits

As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.

Straughan Environmental Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Washington, DC

Senior Manager, Permitting & Environmental Compliance

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Posted: December 19, 2022 Washington, DC

Senior Manager, Permitting & Environmental Compliance

Who We are 

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

Straughan is currently seeking a Senior Manager for Permitting & Environmental Compliance to support one or more projects in the DC-Maryland-Virginia region and to be a valued leader in our Natural Resources Business Unit. The position requires an understanding of environmental regulatory requirements and permitting processes, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, and the interest in working with a collaborative team to deliver successful projects. The role may require weekly visits to project sites in the DMV area. .

Duties & Responsibilities

· Primarily serve as project environmental manager and point of contact for client team, providing leadership and strategy for regulatory compliance and environmental permitting.

· Understand, communicate, and align regulatory approvals with project procurement, design, and construction timeframes.

· Provide environmental expertise to diverse internal teams and coordinate with other internal stakeholders about relevant issues and requirements.

· Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project managers, contractors, and agency representatives. Serve as liaison with Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Provide clear direction to consultants and internal teams on environmental conditions and permitting.

· Obtain permits and modifications, and track permit conditions and commitments.

· Oversee preparation of Environmental Protection Plans, Wetland/Waterway Permit Applications, Hazardous Materials Management Plans, Environmental Mitigation Plans, NEPA documents, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents.

· Stay current on changes in environmental policy and regulations to assess and mitigate risks to the project.

· Collaborate on environmental restoration design plans prior to and during construction; provide remedial action recommendations.

· Perform environmental construction inspections, field investigations, and scoping meetings.

· Manage direct reports and subcontractor staff; mentor junior staff.

· Manage/Oversee the quality, timeliness, and financial aspects of projects including the development of scopes, budgets, and proposals necessary for contract negotiation.

· Develop proposals and lead business development efforts for designated clients.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, or related field

Experience

Minimum 1 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills a must. Experience with providing environmental consulting services (assessments and permitting) for the transportation industry. Ability to pass background check.  Experience working in teams and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.

Desired Qualifications

 

· Experience managing multi-discipline projects and client relationships, delivering projects on time and within budget.

· Relevant professional certification such as, PWS, PE, PMP, AICP, CHMM, PG

· Transportation sector experience

· Positive rapport with local and regional permitting agencies in DC/VA/MD

· Ecological restoration design experience

· Experience in review/development of construction plans, specifications, ESC, cost estimates, H&H analyses, etc.

· Experience working in fast-paced environments.

· Active involvement in professional organizations

· Business development and marketing experience for technical services

· Proficiency using GIS, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time
  • Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
  • Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
  • Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

As a condition of employment, Straughan employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except those for whom are legally entitled to an accommodation. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process. 

Straughan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status

Equal employment opportunity (EEO), Affirmative action, and Diversity and Inclusion policy statement

Straughan is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  Straughan affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate, maintains a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and maximizes employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.  It is the policy of Straughan not merely to refrain from employment discrimination as required by federal, state, and local enactments, but to take positive affirmative action to realize for women, people of color, individuals with physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veterans’ full equal employment opportunity.  It is also our goal to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. 

EOE/AA Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity – We are an equal opportunity employer, but we are more than that. We are open-minded and care only about your capability, your drive, and your desire and determination to contribute your gifts and talents fully.