Florida Environmental Permitting Lead

Rk K; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Career development

Employee resource groups

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources to join our Florida team. You will lead environmental permitting, natural resource assessments, and regulatory compliance for transportation, water resources, and land development projects across Florida.

You will mentor staff, drive business development, and provide strategic guidance on wetlands, protected species, and ecological studies, coordinating with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in natural resources consulting, environmental permitting, ecological assessments, or environmental compliance.
• Experience developing strategic growth initiatives and supporting annual business development objectives.
• Proven track record of leading pursuits, preparing successful proposals, participating in interviews, and winning new work.
• Demonstrated project management experience overseeing environmental and natural resource projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, NEPA, and Florida environmental permitting requirements.
• Experience conducting and managing wetland, wildlife, habitat, and ecological resource studies.
• Proven experience coordinating with agencies such as FDEP, USACE, USFWS, FWC, and Water Management Districts.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and permitting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development, marketing, client account management, and proposal pursuits to support continued growth of RK&K's Natural Resources Practice in Florida.
• Manage natural resources, environmental permitting, and ecological compliance projects from proposal through successful completion.
• Serve as a project manager and technical lead for environmental assessments, permitting efforts, and resource evaluation studies.
• Develop permitting strategies and coordinate environmental reviews for transportation, water resources, utility, and land development projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports, permitting documentation, environmental
• Develop permitting strategies and coordinate environmental reviews for transportation, water resources, utility, and land development projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
• Manage permit applications, environmental documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Provide technical leadership for wetlands, protected species, habitat assessments, mitigation planning, and ecological studies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while supporting practice growth.

Skills

Natural Resources

Environmental Permitting

Ecological Assessments

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Wetlands

Protected Species

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's in Natural Resources

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

RK&K is seeking an experienced Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources to join our Florida team. You will lead environmental permitting, natural resource assessments, and regulatory compliance for transportation, water resources, and land development projects across Florida.

You will mentor staff, drive business development, and provide strategic guidance on wetlands, protected species, and ecological studies, coordinating with clients and agencies.