Ecological Restoration Project Manager

LuxTalent Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k retirement plan

Job summary

LuxTalent Group seeks an experienced Civil/Environmental Engineer to lead ecological restoration design in Florida, focusing on streams, wetlands and habitat restoration. You will manage scope, schedule and budget for complex projects while nurturing client relationships.

The role requires a Florida PE, 12+ years of experience and strong modeling skills (TR55/TR20, HEC-RAS) with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS. Travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• :12+ years of experience designing ecological restoration/mitigation projects.
• :Professional Engineer Licensed in Florida.
• :Rosgen Level 4 Certified or River Course equivalent.

Responsibilities

• :Monitor project scope, schedule, budgets and invoicing.
• :Develop project management plans and budgets.
• :Coordinate subconsultants and manage staff on projects.
• :Lead client presentations and marketing proposals.
• :Oversee technical resources and quality plans on projects.
• :Coordinate field assessments, stream/wetland design, and modeling work.
• :Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Professional Engineer Licensed in Florida

Rosgen Level 4 Certified

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcMap

TR55/TR20 hydrology

HEC-RAS

Job description

• Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget.
• Client is seeking skilled professionals with experience in Ecological Restoration including the design of streams, wetlands and other natural habitats / ecosystems and related services.
• Emphasis is on Florida projects with ability and desire to also work on projects across client’s entire footprint.
• The ideal candidate would have previous and strong relationships with key regional clients as well as other local, state, and Federal clients.
• The ability and desire to grow and manage technical work and staff, nurture and create new client relationships, collaborate with other technical experts in our core natural and water resource business units, and assist with marketing of environmental services throughout the company is highly desirable.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable and manpower requirements and prepares invoices.
• Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
• Establish project pricing and budgets
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Develop and coordinate project scope
• Manage subconsultants
• Participate in client presentations
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
• Manage all technical resources on the project team
• Development of extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, Service and Market Line Leaders with marketing proposals
• Stream / Wetland assessment and design experience
• Wetland and Forest Stand Delineation experience
• Hydrologic Modeling experience using TR55 / TR20 and Rational Methodologies
• Hydraulic Modeling experience using HEC-RAS
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation drafting experience
• GIS experience using ArcMap
• Community Engagement and Landowner Interaction experience
• Stream Survey and Assessment experience including operating laser level survey equipment and sediment sampling procedures
• Joint Permit coordination and Application preparation experience
• Ability to travel

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 12+ years of experience designing ecological restoration / mitigation projects
• Professional Engineer Licensed in Florida
• Rosgen Level 4 Certified or similar River Course accreditation

Preferred Experience:

• CAPM or PMP
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Full Delivery
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
• ESC Certification
• Experience working in Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia
• Strong relationships with the Regulatory community
• 2-D Modeling experience
• Erosion and Sediment Control design experience

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed within a general office environment 90% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
• Client offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)