Environmental Program Manager

LaBella Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates seeks an Environmental Program Manager to lead our Eastern NY team in the Permitting & Compliance Department. The role entails managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and expanding client relationships within a growing firm.

Hybrid work (home/office) is available, with a salary range of $80,000–$110,000. The ideal candidate brings 8–15 years in environmental delineation and permitting, strong knowledge of NY regulations, and proven ability to propose and manage projects

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in delineation, permitting, jurisdictional determinations, etc. of freshwater wetlands and streams.
• Knowledge of NY local, state and federal regulations related to wetlands, streams and protected species.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects with a focus on wetlands, species, and stormwater.
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Maintain, manage, and expand client relationships across our footprint.
• Identify and pursue project opportunities.
• Prepare proposals and project budgets.
• Manage and mentor junior level staff.
• Manage, lead and help grow our Eastern NY permitting team.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

BS/BA in Environmental Sciences

Job description

LaBella is currently seeking an Environmental Program Manager leading our Eastern NY team for our Environmental Division in our Permitting & Compliance Department. The proper candidate should be self-sufficient, have experience managing and proposing projects, marketing clients, maintaining existing clients, and be comfortable managing/mentoring junior staff. This position creates an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to establish themselves within a growing and stable company while working within a corporate culture that encourages professional growth in a positive environment.

If you have any of the skills below and you are looking for a place to be empowered and supported, we are interested in talking to you! We are seeking talent in multiple areas and are excited to hear what you could bring to our team of highly skilled and fun professionals. We specialize in realizing employee’s strengths and aligning them with work they will value

Hybrid (home/office) work schedules are available for this position.

Duties

• Manage environmental projects, with a focus on wetlands, species, and stormwater
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Maintain, manage, and expand client relationships across our footprint
• Identify and pursue project opportunities
• Prepare proposals and project budgets
• Manage and mentor junior level staff
• Manage, lead and help grow our Eastern NY permitting team

Requirements

• Minimum BS or BA in Environmental, Ecology, or Biology.
• 8 to 15 years of experience in delineation, permitting, jurisdictional determinations, etc. of freshwater wetlands and streams.
• Knowledge of New York local, state and federal regulations as it related to wetlands, stream and protected species
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
• Experience cost estimating and proposing projects
• Must be self-sufficient and self-motivated
• Must be comfortable being a firm representative (i.e. maintain, pursue, and establish client business relationships)
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Fast-paced environmental consulting/engineering practice.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.