Senior Project Manager – Natural Resources and Environmental Permitting

About the role

Spheros Environmental Group is dedicated to providing comprehensive environmental consulting services. Our goal is to set the standard for excellence, innovation, and sustainability practices worldwide. The Senior Project Manager (Sr PM) plays a crucial role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of applicable codes, company standards, safety requirements, and client-specific requirements.
• Manages quality control reviews and continuous improvements.
• Works closely with other technical staff and peers in the industry to provide consulting services.
• Clearly communicates technical concepts, both verbally and in writing.
• Constantly seeks knowledge and provides an environment that encourages innovation.
• Open to suggestions and new ideas.
• Provides high-level input on technical solutions.
• Listens to input from the team and client.
• Communicates recommendations to the client.
• Reviews and approves all client invoices on assigned projects.
• Prepares strategic plans for project success.
• Consistently maintains project schedules and delivers projects on time.
• Manages relationships with internal and external clients, local agencies, other consulting companies, and contractors.
• Builds relationship capital with clients through project work and networking events.
• Develops detailed proposals and estimates in support of the bidding process.
• Verifies budget and adjusts as needed.
• Builds and participates in strategies for building company’s name recognition.
• Identifies opportunities and prepares strategies for client business development and marketing initiatives.
• Identifies regional-specific industry trends for various services.
• Oversees Project Manager, Sr. Terrestrial Ecology Field Staff.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts as requested by senior leadership.
• Trains newly hired staff, and assists with the development of staff through day to day interactions.
• Participates in formal mentorship programs.
• Delivers projects with correct scope, on time, and on budget.
• Develops quality relationships with assigned clients and analyzes client circumstances to recognize new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years, 5+ years of PM experience successfully managing and preparing CEQA and NEPA documentation.
• Strong understanding of current state and federal regulations and guidance.
• Bachelor's degree in natural resources, wildlife, botany, ecology, planning, environmental science, or related field.
• Experience with: Natural resources in CA, NV, and/or AZ – ecology, wildlife, botany or related field; Utilities and renewable energy (i.e. solar, wind, energy storage) preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents, routing and siting analysis, critical issues analysis, land use entitlement applications; Overseeing multi-disciplinary technical teams for resource technical studies and permitting; Managing and/or authoring: CEQA (EIRs/MNDs), NEPA documentation, California Energy Commission (CEC) and/or CPUC applications, Agency consultation – section 7, state, county; Scientific software, Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Company Software (ERP, CRM, HRM etc.), and ArcGIS.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable codes, company standards, safety requirements, and client-specific requirements.
• Ability to manage quality control reviews and continuous improvements.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive in seeking knowledge and encouraging innovation.
• Ability to take lead in implementing innovation into projects and delivery processes.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Proficiency in using scientific software, Microsoft Suite, Google Earth, Company Software (ERP, CRM, HRM etc.), and ArcGIS.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including salary range of $125,000 - $150,000, with opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions. Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states. Inclusive culture fostering diversity and supporting equal opportunity employment.

Pay

$125,000 - $150,000 annually (negotiable based on experience)

Schedule

Flexible (position may be performed remotely; CA preferred)