Nationwide Natural Resources Lead - Field & Project Manager

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) seeks a motivated Senior Biologist/Project Manager to lead Natural Resources projects nationwide. You will develop field surveys, habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, and compliance monitoring, while managing multiple projects and proposals.

Approximately 60% of time is spent on computer-based project management tasks, with up to 40% travel. Preference for candidates near an airport for travel convenience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in environmental science, biology, or a related discipline (required).
• Master's degree or higher (preferred).
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a professional setting performing the essential functions of this position - being a Natural Resources Project Manager (required).
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a professional setting performing the essential functions of this position - being a Natural Resources Project Manager (preferred).
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for deliverable and proposal review and/or development (required).
• Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships (required).
• Familiarity with biological resources, special-status species, and permitting processes across multiple states (required).
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 40% of the time, involving travel across the nation and overnight stays - travel expenses included (required).

Responsibilities

• Manage Natural Resources scopes of work for small to large projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists.
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution.
• Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of daily logs, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance reports.
• Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.
• Tactfully approach others; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration; follow through on commitments.
• Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate; meet challenges with resourcefulness; develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Adhere to ERG's safety protocols and ethical standards in all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Technical writing

QA/QC

Team management

Client coordination

Regulatory liaison

Education

BA/BS in environmental science or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) seeks a motivated Senior Biologist/Project Manager to lead Natural Resources projects nationwide. You will develop field surveys, habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, and compliance monitoring, while managing multiple projects and proposals.

Approximately 60% of time is spent on computer-based project management tasks, with up to 40% travel. Preference for candidates near an airport for travel convenience.