Project Manager

At MNS Engineers, Inc. (MNS), we’re not just growing—we’re thriving! As a dynamic multi-service consulting firm, we specialize in planning, construction management, civil engineering, and land surveying. With nine offices statewide, we’ve been a trusted partner in the development, transportation, water resources, government services, and federal markets for over 60 years. Our success story is built on innovation, excellence, and commitment to our clients. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking company that’s making a real impact, MNS is the place for you!

MNS Engineers is hiring a Regulatory Permitting Project Manager to support our growing regulatory permitting and biological resources team. The ideal candidate will be able to serve two roles: permitting and regulatory compliance specialist, and experienced, detail-oriented project manager. The position is compatible with remote work, but proximity to Central and southern California is preferred. This position is ideal for an experienced candidate who wants to lead their own team of biologists and regulatory specialists and take a meaningful leadership role in team building and project execution.

Responsibilities: 

MNS Engineers is seeking a self-driven, detail-oriented Regulatory Permitting Project Manager to support the continued growth of our regulatory permitting and biological resources teams. Job duties include:

• Support clients in need of environmental permitting, including but not limited to Incidental Take Permits, Habitat Conservation Plan Drafting and consistency analyses, Clean Water Act 401 and 404 permits, California Coastal Commission permits, and CDFW Section 1600 permitting. The ideal candidate has the experience to provide and compare multiple permitting pathways for clients to consider.
• Leading Jurisdictional Delineations and other related fieldwork in supporting of regulatory permitting tasks, as well as training team members on best practices for fieldwork. 
• Provide project management oversight on projects, including preparing and managing project budgets and task descriptions,  and interacting with clients. 
• Lead business development activities, including preparing proposals, participate in project interviews, and conduct proactive business development with key clients. 
• Serves as a project/task manager on regulatory permitting projects. 
• Driving thought leadership and MNS name recognition by presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and serving in a leadership role in professional organizations.
• Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and environmental scientists.
• Supervision and management of entry-level staff. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a      major in Biological Resources, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Completion of the wetland delineation training from a known school or program, 
• 5+ years of experience conducting vegetation mapping, habitat assessments, jurisdictional delineation of waters and wetlands, and presence/absence surveys.  
• Experience supporting mitigation compliance and construction monitoring projects.
• Staff and project/task management experience preferred. 
• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and analytical skills with      attention to detail.
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
• A high energy, passionate, forward thinking, results-oriented, team      player, and resourceful leader.
• Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff,      managers, and leaders.