Environmental Senior Project Manager & Business Development Lead (Phoenix, AZ)

ZipRecruiter; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 141,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager and Business Development Lead to drive western expansion efforts. This full-time remote position requires expertise in environmental permitting and project management, with a focus on building client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. The company values quality and integrity, offering generous benefits including 4 weeks of paid vacation and support for career development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the environmental consulting sector.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Career development support

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in environmental fields.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state permitting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and risks for environmental projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Permitting

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource or Environmental Field

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Senior Project Manager and Business Development Lead with demonstrated success in the environmental permitting process. The successful candidate will join our existing consulting division and focus on our western expansion effort, which includes expanding Merjent's presence in the western U.S. Technical knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting regulations is required. This is a remote work position; however, candidates must be based in the western US, with preference given to candidates located in Colorado and Arizona.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary ranges from $141,000 to $178,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is bonus eligible.

Why Merjent?

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. We have staff across the United States who may choose remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangements. All full-time employees start with 4 weeks of paid vacation, regardless of seniority. We also offer 10 paid holidays, generous benefits, and support for career development. Merjent fosters organic growth and encourages employees to bring ideas to expand our service lines within sectors like energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing, construction, land development, and government. We also invest in our company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person meetings and events.

Our commitment to quality, integrity, and building long-term relationships with clients and regulatory agencies defines the Merjent difference.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager for projects in the western US, varying in size and complexity.
2. Manage project budgets, schedules, and risks using standard project management tools.
3. Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new opportunities.
4. Participate in proposal development and marketing efforts for western expansion.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resource or environmental field.
• At least 10 years of relevant project management experience in the western US.
• Experience with natural resources permitting, including wetlands, streams, endangered species, mitigation, Clean Water Act, floodplain, NEPA, ESA, and related areas.
• Existing client relationships and business opportunities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and self-starting abilities.

E-Verify

Merjent participates in the USCIS E-Verify program. We will provide your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a completed application, including a cover letter and resume, to merjent.applicantpro.com.

Merjent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for this role.