Senior Associate Consultant | Novi, MI

Davey Resource Group, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio, has openings for experienced environmental consulting professionals. We are a member of the Davey Tree family of companies, providing a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting, tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.

About the role

The selected candidate will work collaboratively with Davey Resource Group project developers, biologists, and project managers. This position involves water resources delineation, Section 401/404 permitting, stream/wetland restoration design and construction, technical report writing, and management of environmental planning, permitting, monitoring, construction, and management projects.

The primary focus is to provide senior-level project management and expertise, as well as play a key role in developing new projects, including proposal preparation, grant writing, networking, and identifying new client relationships and opportunities. This may include attending conferences, workshops, and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the expansion of ecological consulting services in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
• Drive the sales process, generate project opportunities, prepare bids and proposals, and perform administrative duties as needed.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise to clients and team members.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including preparing, reviewing, and implementing work and construction plans, invoicing, labor tracking, and final QA/QC of work performed.
• Supervise subcontractors as needed.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with clients and co-workers, including preparation of written technical reports.

Requirements

• College graduate with a minimum of a four-year degree in biology, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields.
• At least eight years of experience in the natural resources field performing ecological consulting work and habitat restoration consulting.
• Professional credentials such as PWS, ESA Certified Ecologist, and/or CPESC are valuable.
• Working experience in the state of Michigan and proficiency with state laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in stream/wetland restoration design work, including modeling and plan development.
• Experience performing construction oversight of restoration projects.
• Ability to manage large projects with multiple subcontractors.
• Maintain an existing network of clients and contacts within the ecological consulting industry in Michigan.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Teamwork-oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase options after one year.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

Pay

Compensation based on qualifications and experience. DRG offers competitive wages.

Schedule

Full-time position with up to 25% travel expected.