Job Details

Senior Consultant (Environmental Project Manager)

Location: Reno, Nevada (Remote)

Type: Full-time | ~10 Years Experience

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Consultant to join Sunstone Environmental Solutions and take the lead on managing complex environmental projects for mining clients in the Western U.S.

This is a technical leadership role focused on managing permitting and compliance programs, coordinating subcontractors, and driving high-quality work across a team. You'll serve as the technical lead on complex environmental projects, managing programs, guiding team members, and coordinating efforts with clients and subcontractors.

What You'll Do

• Project Management: Oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects involving permitting, compliance, and environmental planning
• Team Leadership: Supervise internal team members (up to 5), coordinate deliverables, and manage day-to-day execution
• Subcontractor Oversight: Coordinate biologists, drillers, mining engineers, surveyors, and other vendors on behalf of clients
• Technical Writing: Prepare or oversee NEPA, PoOs, NOIs, SWPPPs, reclamation plans, and compliance documentation
• Agency Coordination: Interface with federal, state, and local agencies (Nevada, Arizona, Idaho experience preferred)
• Proposal Development: Lead technical scoping and proposal writing for new projects
• High-Level Field Presence: Conduct occasional field visits for oversight, site meetings, or QA/QC

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Mine Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related discipline
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in environmental consulting or mining with a strong focus on project management
• Technical Depth: Proven expertise in regulatory compliance and permitting (NEPA, NDEP, BLM, USFS, etc.) Nevada experience preferred but not required
• Leadership: Experience supervising staff, subcontractors, and timelines across multiple concurrent projects
• Work Style: Organized, self-directed, confident communicator, and reliable under pressure
• Location: Must live in Northern Nevada or be willing to relocate upon hire

What Makes This Role Different

• Leadership without Bureaucracy: You'll manage people and projects, not just spreadsheets. We give you autonomy and support.
• Remote with Flexibility: Work from home, with occasional in-person collaboration when our future hybrid office opens
• Trusted Expertise: Join a team that values technical skill and proactive solutions
• Balanced Culture: We offer true flexibility - whether you're heading to a dentist appointment or taking time for a personal commitment, we trust you to manage your time. While we don't micromanage your hours, we do value general availability during standard business hours (8–5) to support collaboration, meetings, and team responsiveness.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: TBD based on experience
• Health: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k): With 4% employer contribution
• PTO: Unlimited time off plus holidays
• Culture: Flexible, self-driven, no-nonsense work environment

Ready to Join?

Send your resume and a short letter of interest to ...@sunstonenv.com

Come build something meaningful with a team that knows how to work hard - and live well.