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Principal Energy Project Manager Eastern or Mid-West/Remote We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what's right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence-these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. ICF is hiring a seasoned and technically accomplished Principal Energy Project Manager with a biology background to manage renewable energy and transmission projects. You will lead business development activities and then lead these projects with support from a team to successful completion. You will assist in growing renewables and transmission environmental services and manage client relationships. You will be able to apply a wide range of experience and demonstrated capabilities in the daily management of complex projects across multiple geographies and regulatory platforms. You will support the growth and development of our team as a technical leader, mentor to junior staff, and principal contributor to business development activities. You will work with clients, technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on-time and on budget. You will work with ICF Energy team members across the country, maintaining working relationships with infrequent face-to-face contact and be willing to undertake periodic short-term travel to sometimes relatively remote locations. Position is available in east coast or western offices, remote and hybrid arrangements are also available. What You Will Do * Leading project teams and staff, including subconsultants, on project tasks, including field surveys, agency coordination, and report and deliverable preparation. * Managing all aspects of a project including client contact, agency coordination, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement. * Leading regulatory and natural resource agency coordination and consultation efforts as required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). * Writing technical reports and public environmental documents. * Performing QA/QC review of project documents, reports, presentations, technical memorandums, and other work products with a focus on technical adequacy, regulatory compliance, and client-specific requirements. * Leading business development and build relationships with clients and substantially contribute to business development in natural resource planning throughout the eastern United States. * Providing mentoring and training to staff in all aspects of the position, including but not limited to technical expertise, project, and client management skills, writing, business development and other consulting-specific skills. * Be a positive, fun, curious, organized, innovative, committed, self-motivated and supportive addition to our local office environment. What You Must Have * BS in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline. * Minimum of 15 years of experience in the field completing species surveys, vegetation mapping, site analysis, habitat assessments, and similar technical qualifications that demonstrates a strong knowledge and technical competence of regional biological resources. * Minimum of 10 years of experience managing or leading staff in energy projects. What We'd Like You to Have * MS in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline. * Detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience with ESA Section 10/7, conservation planning, Biological Assessment preparation, agency coordination, and scientifically sound assessment of project effects. * A well-developed industry network with private/public sector clients and regulatory agencies. * Strong business development acumen and an understanding of the market and an ability to identify and effectively position for and capture new project work for ICF. * The ability to contribute across disciplines that may include, but is not limited to, NEPA, restoration ecology, and climate resiliency planning. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences. #eandp Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@ and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process. Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $115,889.00 - $197,011.00 Atlanta, GA (GA18)