Arkansas Environmental Project Leader — Strategy & Business Development

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Sterling (VA); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee-owned firm

Total Rewards package

Distributed work arrangement

Résumé du poste

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks an experienced Principal Environmental Project Manager to expand presence in Arkansas. You will lead significant natural resources projects, grow client relationships, and guide field studies from planning to completion in a distributed work arrangement.

The role requires a strong background in ESA, CWA, NEPA, and regulatory compliance, with a track record in leading teams and winning work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years in environmental consulting with leadership and business development.
• 5+ years managing complex projects with budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of state environmental regulations and permitting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ESA, CWA, NEPA and related laws.
• Hands-on fieldwork coordinating permitting strategies and on-the-ground implementation.
• Proven seller/doer with ability to build client relationships and win projects.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage client relationships, leading business development efforts with both new and existing clients.
• Expand SWCA’s presence by networking with agencies and industry organizations to grow the state and regional client base in environmental planning, permitting, and natural resource services.
• Identify and assess sales opportunities, oversee proposal development, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership overseeing Arlington operations.
• Lead and manage natural resource projects from initiation to completion.
• Monitor team utilization and balance workloads to maintain efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee technical execution and financial performance of natural resource projects, coordinating with clients and regulators.
• Proactively manage project scope, schedule, and budget to prevent cost overruns and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Provide technical oversight and reports (biological resources, assessments, wetland reports, NEPA documents) for ESA, CWA, and related regulations.
• Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure team safety.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Seller/Doer mindset

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or related discipline

Description du poste

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks an experienced Principal Environmental Project Manager to expand presence in Arkansas. You will lead significant natural resources projects, grow client relationships, and guide field studies from planning to completion in a distributed work arrangement.

The role requires a strong background in ESA, CWA, NEPA, and regulatory compliance, with a track record in leading teams and winning work.