Environmental Resources Project Lead

S&ME Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HS

100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ES

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO with rollover

Paid Maternity/Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for PM

Referral Bonuses & More

Job summary

S&ME Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Natural Resources Project Manager to lead environmental and natural resource projects from planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, and client needs.

The role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities with collaboration across regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams. You will mentor staff, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and contribute to business development while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences.
• 4+ years of wetland delineations and environmental permitting experience.
• Experience in the Southeast United States. GIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage natural resources projects from proposal development through execution, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters, support environmental permitting efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation support, ecological assessments, and protected species surveys as needed.
• Work alongside and mentor technical staff, ensuring safety, quality standards, and operational objectives are met while coordinating with other service lines to support project needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, provide regular project updates, and represent the company in professional and community settings to support business development and visibility.

Skills

Wetland delineations

Stream determinations

Environmental permitting

Mitigation surveys

Ecological surveys

Team leadership

Safety & quality awareness

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences

Tools

GIS

Job description

S&ME Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Natural Resources Project Manager to lead environmental and natural resource projects from planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, and client needs.

The role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities with collaboration across regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams. You will mentor staff, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and contribute to business development while upholding safety and