Environmental Project Lead: Permitting & Field Studies

Environmental Science Project Manager; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Science Project Manager in Hammond, LA leads planning and execution of natural resource projects, including permitting efforts, field studies, data analysis and report preparation.

You will coordinate with federal, state and local agencies, develop permit packages, collect biological data, and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for regulatory agencies. The role requires strong leadership and client-relations skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, botany, hydrology, soil science, or similar natural resources.
• 3+ years’ experience with permitting and NEPA including wetland delineations and preparing NEPA documents.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting programs and wetland delineation methods.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations and wildlife surveys.
• Experience working with regulators at local, state, and federal levels.
• Experience leading project teams.
• Ability to work independently and with specialists to meet client needs.
• Understanding of environmental permitting processes and proposal pricing.
• Proficiency with MS Office; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of natural resource projects, including permitting efforts, field studies, data analysis and report preparation.
• Provide accountability of project delivery, performance metrics, deadlines, and ensuring quality of execution.
• Prepare and direct permit packages, technical studies, and supporting documents.
• Collect biological data and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for agencies.
• Conduct field assessments including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species.
• Collect chemical and biological data to support site assessment and risk projects.
• Write and produce technical reports based on field data.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Support clients with efficient and innovative project solutions and develop client relationships.
• Lead or facilitate project meetings attended by clients, agencies, and the public.
• Review time, expenses, and invoices to align with guidelines.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Biology/ecology field work

Permitting/NEPA knowledge

Proposal preparation

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, botany, hydrology, soil science, or similar natural resources

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Environmental Science Project Manager in Hammond, LA leads planning and execution of natural resource projects, including permitting efforts, field studies, data analysis and report preparation.

You will coordinate with federal, state and local agencies, develop permit packages, collect biological data, and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for regulatory agencies. The role requires strong leadership and client-relations skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.