Sr. Environmental/ Ecological Project Manager

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •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.
• •Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing projects
• •Strong knowledge of ecological laws, legislation and regulatory frameworks
• •Experience with field surveys, habitat assessments, and reporting
• •Mastery knowledge of applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to all field activities and relevant regulatory programs
• •Must complete annual refresher OSHA HAZWOPER training and be able to wear required PPE
• •Must maintain a valid drivers' license and acceptable driving record
• •Must be available for a local to regional field presence, while also including national presence on a large Ecological Team
• •Must be a multi-tasked, detail-oriented team player
• •Must possess excellent skills in verbal and written communications
• •Must possess excellent skills in time management
• •Must possess excellent skills in organizational management
• •Must possess excellent skills in problem solving
• •Must possess excellent skills in decision making
• •Must possess excellent skills in leadership
• •Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
• •Must have strong attention to detail
• •Must have strong leadership and organizational skills
• •Must have strategic thinking with a solutions-focused approach
• •Must have high attention to detail and scientific rigor
• •Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• •Must be able to interact with other project support services (technical services, professional, engineering, administrative) and subcontractors to ensure all resources are in place for proper fieldwork execution
• •Must be able to act 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.
• •Must be able to adhere to client contract specifications in all field-related activities and inform project group of those specifications
• •Must be able to manage procurement of subcontractors and vendors for completion of project tasks, including subcontractor/vendor bid package development
• •Must be able to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, policies, and best practices
• •Must be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure and land-use projects
• •Must be able to contribute to strategic planning and growth of ecological services
• •Must be able to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the local office
• •Must be able to oversee regional ecological assessments, surveys, and environmental impact studies
• •Must be able to provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff
• •Must be able to ensure high-quality project delivery, on time and within budget
• •Must be able to develop and maintain client relationships and support business development
• •Must be able to plan, execute, supervise, and document field aspects of highly complex ecological projects (permitting, ecological restoration, delineations, determinations, NEPA, etc.)
• •Must be able to support environmental remediation
• •Must be able to support construction observation, to include all aspects of post remediation ecological restoration, mitigation banking, nutrient banking, permitting, permitting support, reporting, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• •Stream Restoration, wetland restoration or other restoration discipline a plus