Principal Environmental Project Manager
$110,292–$145,236 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Develop and manage natural resource projects from initiation to completion, overseeing technical execution, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor utilization, and deliver high-quality reports on biological resources, wetlands, and NEPA documentation. Cultivate client relationships, identify sales opportunities, and expand the firm's regional presence through networking with agencies and industry organizations. This full-time, salaried role in Arkansas offers a comprehensive benefits package and distributed work arrangements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Fish & Wildlife Science, Archaeology, or a closely related discipline
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, with a strong track record in project leadership and business development
- Minimum of five (5) years managing complex projects, including oversight of budgets, timelines, deliverables, and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of state-specific environmental regulations and permitting processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of key environmental regulations, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related federal, state, and local laws
- Hands-on experience conducting environmental fieldwork, coordinating permitting strategies, and executing on-the-ground project implementation
- Proven success as a 'seller/doer,' with the ability to build client relationships, secure project opportunities, and deliver high-quality consulting services
- Applicants must currently reside in Arkansas to be considered
Desired Qualifications
- Twelve (12) years or more of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, with a strong track record in project leadership and business development
- Strong background in project management of electrical transmission projects
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