Sr. Environmental/ Ecological Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning and growth of ecological services
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the local office
• Oversee regional ecological assessments, surveys, and environmental impact studies
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff
• Ensure high-quality project delivery, on time and within budget
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support business development
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure and land-use projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Ecology, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology or related discipline
• 15+ years of professional ecological experience
• Extensive knowledge in 401/404 permitting, WOTUS Delineations, CWA, NEPA, ESA/T&E species, FERC, etc.
• Stream Restoration, wetland restoration or other restoration discipline a plus
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing projects
• Strong knowledge of ecological laws, legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with field surveys, habitat assessments, and reporting
• Interacts with other project support services (technical services, professional, engineering, administrative) and subcontractors to ensure all resources are in place for proper fieldwork execution
• Mastery knowledge of applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to all field activities and relevant regulatory programs and the willingness to learn and master other state regulatory programs as necessary
• Mastery of all field activities and relevant regulatory programs and the willingness to learn and master other state regulatory programs as necessary
• Acts as the primary author for site work plans, proposals, and reports for highly complex scopes of work, including permits, NEPA/FERC documents, delineation reports, ecological restoration plans, compensatory migration plans and strategies, etc.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Adheres to client contract specifications in all field-related activities and informs project group of those specifications
• Manages procurement of subcontractors and vendors for completion of project tasks, including subcontractor/vendor bid package development
• Completes annual refresher OSHA HAZWOPER training and maintains a valid drivers’ license and acceptable driving record

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strategic thinking with a solutions-focused approach
• High attention to detail and scientific rigor
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship

Benefits

• Hybrid workforce
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription card
• 401k
• FSA
• LTD
• STD
• New Parent Leave
• 529 CollegeBound Fund
• Tuition Assistance
• Bonus Plan