Natural Resources PM: Field, Permitting & Leadership

S&ME; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

401(k) plan

PTO with rollover

Maternity/Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle

Job summary

S&ME is seeking a Natural Resources Project Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead environmental projects from planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, and client needs. The role blends fieldwork and office duties with collaboration across regulatory agencies and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of wetlands/permit experience, GIS knowledge, and proven team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of experience with wetland delineations, stream determinations, environmental permitting, mitigation, protected species surveys, and ecological surveys, and previous experience in the southeast U.S.
• GIS experience and/or knowledge.
• Demonstrated successful team leadership and management at a project level with a good understanding of safety policies/procedures, quality, business metrics, human resources policies/procedures, and risk management concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for clients, staff, and regulatory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Delivery: Manage natural resources projects from proposal development through execution, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Regulatory Coordination & Permitting: Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters, support environmental permitting efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Field Investigations & Assessments: Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation support, ecological assessments, and protected species surveys as needed.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Work alongside and mentor technical staff, ensuring safety, quality standards, and operational objectives are met while coordinating with other service lines to support project needs.
• Client & Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, provide regular project updates, and represent the company in professional and community settings to support business development and visibility.

Skills

Wetland delineations

Stream determinations

Environmental permitting

Mitigation

Protected species surveys

Ecological surveys

GIS experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences

Job description

S&ME is seeking a Natural Resources Project Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead environmental projects from planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, and client needs. The role blends fieldwork and office duties with collaboration across regulatory agencies and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of wetlands/permit experience, GIS knowledge, and proven team leadership.