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 daily management of project/site assigned staff
• •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 possess excellent skills in stakeholder management
• •Must adhere to client contract specifications in all field-related activities
• •Must be able to inform project group of contract specifications
• •Must manage procurement of subcontractors and vendors for completion of project tasks
• •Must develop subcontractor/vendor bid package development
• •Must be able to act as the primary author for site work plans, proposals, and reports for highly complex scopes of work
• •Must be able to write permits, NEPA/FERC documents, delineation reports, ecological restoration plans, compensatory migration plans and strategies
• •Must be able to support environmental remediation
• •Must be able to support construction observation
• •Must be able to include all aspects of post remediation ecological restoration
• •Must be able to include mitigation banking
• •Must be able to include nutrient banking
• •Must be able to include permitting support
• •Must be able to include reporting
• •Must be able to plan, execute, supervise, and document field aspects of highly complex ecological projects
• •Must be able to handle permitting
• •Must be able to handle ecological restoration
• •Must be able to handle delineations
• •Must be able to handle determinations
• •Must be able to handle NEPA
• •Must be able to handle FERC
• •Must be able to handle ESA/T&E species
• •Must be able to handle CWA
• •Must be able to handle WOTUS Delineations
• •Must be able to handle 401/404 permitting
• •Must be able to handle Stream Restoration
• •Must be able to handle wetland restoration
• •Must be able to handle other restoration discipline
• •Must be able to handle infrastructure and land-use projects
• •Must be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• •Must be able to interact with other project support services (technical services, professional, engineering, administrative) and subcontractors
• •Must be able to ensure all resources are in place for proper fieldwork execution
• •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 ensure compliance with environmental regulations, policies, and best practices
• •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 possess high attention to detail and scientific rigor
• •Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• •Must be able to have a solutions-focused approach
• •Must be able to have strategic thinking
• •Must be able to have strong leadership and organizational skills
• •Must be able to have commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship
• •Must be able to work in the greater Denver, Colorado area

Desired Qualifications

• •Extensive knowledge in 401/404 permitting, WOTUS Delineations, CWA, NEPA, ESA/T&E species, FERC, etc.) or other similarly aligned ecological disciplines- Stream Restoration, wetland restoration or other restoration discipline a plus