Environmental Scientist & Project Manager

Kimley-Horn; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling and time off

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a motivated Senior Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ, to lead our Environmental practice. The successful candidate will manage projects while fostering client relationships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring staff.

Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience, a degree in Environmental Science or related fields, and experience in technical writing. Join us and enjoy a vibrant work culture, excellent benefits, and significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience including state and federal permitting.
• Experience writing detailed technical reports.
• Willingness to travel for projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects while meeting client needs.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Grow and mentor project teams.

Skills

Wetland and species permitting requirements

Technical writing skills

ArcGIS knowledge or interest

Ecological field work experience

Communication with regulatory agencies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Senior Project Manager to expand our Environmental practice in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and communicate with clients, government entities, and various regulatory agencies to fulfill any regulations and requirements relating to projects
• Leadership responsibilities include:
  • Operating with integrity and sound business principles
  • Providing vision, business planning and strategy
  • Establishing goals
  • Building and maintaining positive client relationships
  • Having open communication with your partners and team
  • Growing and leading an Environmental practice
• Our Project Managers/Practice Builders manage their projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor
• The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business
• With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including state and federal wetland and species permitting requirements
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, or related field
• Ecological field work experience
• Possess strong technical writing skills and have experience writing detailed technical reports
• Working knowledge or strong interest in ArcGIS
• Enjoy working in both an office environment and in the field
• Interest in working with planners and designers to avoid and minimize ecological impacts
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for projects as needed

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.