Environmental Science Project Manager

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

Description

• Lead the planning and implementing the execution of natural resource projects including permitting efforts, natural resources field studies, data analysis and report preparation.
• Provide accountability of project delivery and project execution, project performance metrics, meeting deadlines, and ensuring quality and expertise of execution of work on managed projects and technical assignments.
• Prepare and/or direct the preparation of permit packages, technical studies, and supporting documents, such as resource reports, assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans, and other deliverables.
• Collect biological data and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Conduct field assessments including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species, conduct ecological field data collection and biological monitoring at project sites.
• Collect chemical and biological data including sampling of surface water, sediment, soil, groundwater, etc. for purposes of site assessment and/or to support risk assessment projects.
• Write and produce technical reports based on field data collection.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Support existing clients with the implementation of efficient and innovative solutions to address project needs.
• Establish and develop strategic long-term relationships with current clients, new clients and prospective teaming partners.
• Provide complete responsibility of managed projects by maintaining client satisfaction while ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate with internal and external clients in a responsive and professional manner to ensure successful project completion with no surprises.
• Support proposal preparation and review with technical expertise and cost estimates.
• Lead or facilitate project meetings attended by clients, agencies, and the public to support a successful project outcome.
• Thorough and accurate review of time, expenses, and invoices for projects managed that aligns with company established guidelines and assigned billable expectations
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, botany, hydrology, soil science, or similar natural resources field.
• 3+ years’ experience working with permitting and/or NEPA including developing and preparing permit applications, wetland delineations, conducting biological and ecological assessments and preparing associated technical reports, writing and preparing NEPA documents.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting programs, wetland delineation requirements, and biological and ecological assessment collection methodologies.
• Experience conducting wetland delineations, botanical surveys, and/or wildlife surveys.
• Experience in working and negotiating cooperatively with local, state, and federal regulators.
• Experience with managing and leading project teams
• Ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all levels of the environmental permitting process
• Preparation of proposals including technical approach and pricing
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, strong people skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record