Sr. Environmental/ Ecological Project Manager
$125,000–$140,000 year
HybridEagan, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the local office while overseeing regional ecological assessments, surveys, and environmental impact studies. Provide principal project support including work plan preparation, resource scheduling, budget analysis, and technical editing for complex ecological projects. Direct field aspects of permitting, restoration, and NEPA documentation, supervising site staff and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Act as primary author for site work plans, proposals, and reports, while managing subcontractor procurement and vendor bids. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure and land-use projects to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery within budget.
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 communication and stakeholder management skills
- Must be able to manage procurement of subcontractors and vendors for completion of project tasks
- Must be able to act as the primary author for site work plans, proposals, and reports for highly complex scopes of work
Desired Qualifications
- Stream Restoration, wetland restoration or other restoration discipline
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