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Team Leader | Senior Environmental Planner

Fuss & O'Neill

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Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.
We are seeking a senior-level Project Manager / Team Leader to lead climate resilience planning projects while also managing and developing a high-performing team of environmental planners.

This role combines technical leadership, project management, and people leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in climate resilience planning, strong stakeholder coordination experience, and proven ability to lead both projects and staff. This is a high-impact role supporting critical infrastructure, ecological restoration, and redevelopment projects while expanding internal permitting capacity and strengthening team performance.
Candidates may be based in the Boston, MA area, Providence, RI, or Manchester, NH. This position requires two days per week reporting to our Boston, MA office, where the majority of our climate resilience planning team is based.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of environmental planners; mentor and develop junior staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team culture
  • Manage workload of the environmental planning team, including scheduling, managing indirect time, and maintaining visibility into project work available and committed
  • Lead planning analysis activities (e.g., GIS/desktop analysis) and stakeholder engagement tasks, with a particular emphasis on climate resilience.
  • Lead the production of high-quality, graphically rich planning deliverables
  • Complete initial QA/QC reviews of deliverables produced by junior staff
  • Collaborate with staff and synthesize expertise from multiple disciplines, including planning, engineering, environmental sciences, and landscape architecture, to develop technical solutions to climate resilience challenges
  • Effectively manage project tasks and monitor project financials, risk, and progress; implement corrective actions to maintain profitability and successful outcomes
  • Help develop technical scopes and fees for planning-related proposals and support business development through contract negotiation, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives
  • Help establish and maintain relationships with current and potential clients and teaming partners
  • Contribute to increasing the visibility of Fuss & O’Neill through participation in professional organizations (e.g., APA) and external events (e.g., regional conferences)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Bachelor’s or Masters (preferred) degree in Environmental Planning or in a related field
  • AICP (preferred) or similar professional license/certification (e.g., PE or RLA)
  • Typically requires:
    • At least 8 years of experience in climate resilience planning, including knowledge of climate vulnerability assessment approaches and subject matter expertise in climate resilience planning (e.g., adaptation of low-lying roads, riverine corridors, coastal environments)
    • At least 2 years of experience independently managing climate resilience projects
    • The ability to facilitate/co-facilitate community engagement activities and clearly communicate climate resilience concepts and alternatives to clients and members of the public
  • Experience leading teams of professionals
  • Additional experience with environmental permitting and/or regulatory compliance (esp. MEPA/NEPA environmental review processes) a plus
  • Experience with ArcGIS (preferred)
This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds-collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We’re committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

  • Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
  • Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
  • Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
  • Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.
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About Fuss & O’Neill

Fuss & O’Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients’ evolving needs.

Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
Internally, in addition to complying with all employment laws, Fuss & O’Neill has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) that provides awareness of and support for the advancement of employees from disadvantaged groups. The DEIC was formed to be proactive; its intention is to make Fuss & O’Neill a best place to work for all employees, while cultivating awareness of the challenges for systemically oppressed employees.

 

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