Ecological Project Manager

LVI Associates; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings

Professional development support

Employee ownership opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

LVI Associates in Ohio is seeking an Environmental Project Leader to oversee ecological and permitting projects across Ohio and surrounding states. You will lead field programs, coordinate with agencies, and guide multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes client development, proposal support, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to expand leadership within the environmental practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• 5+ years in environmental consulting, ecological services, or permitting.
• Experience with wetland delineations, stream assessments, and habitat evaluations.
• Understanding of federal and state permitting processes.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological and environmental permitting projects from proposal through final delivery.
• Lead wetland and stream delineations, habitat assessments, and natural resource evaluations.
• Oversee federal, state, and local permitting efforts for infrastructure and development projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, environmental documentation, and permit applications.
• Coordinate with agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
• Provide technical guidance on Clean Water Act Section 401/404 permitting and environmental compliance strategies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, planners, and environmental scientists on interdisciplinary projects.
• Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, client meetings, and relationship building.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the environmental practice.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for new work.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

Environmental Project Leader - Natural Resources & Permitting

Company Overview

Join a nationally recognized environmental and engineering consulting firm that supports complex infrastructure, energy, transportation, and land development projects throughout the Midwest and beyond. With a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, environmental scientists, engineers, and permitting specialists, this organization delivers integrated solutions for clients navigating today's increasingly complex regulatory environment.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, employee-focused approach, and strong technical reputation across natural resources, ecological consulting, and environmental permitting.

Location

Ohio

Position Overview

The Environmental Project Leader will play a key role in managing ecological and permitting projects across Ohio and surrounding states. This position offers a blend of technical leadership, project management, client development, and regulatory coordination.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading environmental permitting efforts, managing ecological field programs, and working directly with agency stakeholders. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while helping clients successfully navigate environmental compliance requirements and project approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ecological and environmental permitting projects from proposal through final delivery
• Lead wetland and stream delineations, habitat assessments, and natural resource evaluations
• Oversee federal, state, and local permitting efforts for infrastructure and development projects
• Prepare and review technical reports, environmental documentation, and permit applications
• Coordinate with agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
• Provide technical guidance on Clean Water Act Section 401/404 permitting and environmental compliance strategies
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations across multiple concurrent assignments
• Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, planners, and environmental scientists on interdisciplinary projects
• Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, client meetings, and relationship building
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the environmental practice
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for new work

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, ecological services, natural resources, or permitting
• Experience conducting wetland delineations, stream assessments, habitat evaluations, or related field studies
• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental permitting processes
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively with regulators, clients, and internal project teams
• Strong technical writing and project coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting linear infrastructure projects such as pipelines, transmission lines, transportation corridors, or renewable energy developments
• Familiarity with NEPA requirements and environmental impact assessments
• Experience working with agencies responsible for energy, utility, and infrastructure permitting
• Technical expertise related to threatened and endangered species, wetlands, streams, or ecological restoration
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining client relationships
• Previous experience mentoring staff or serving as a technical lead

What You'll Receive

• Opportunity to lead impactful environmental and ecological projects across Ohio and the broader Midwest
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, energy, and development projects
• Collaborative environment with established technical experts and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong career growth opportunities with a clear path toward expanded leadership responsibilities
• Employee-focused culture that values professional development and technical excellence
• Competitive compensation: $80,000 - $140,000 base salary plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, professional development support, paid time off, and additional employee ownership opportunities