Natural Resources Project Manager

Insight Global; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting is searching for a Natural Resources Program Manager to oversee ecology and environmental permitting projects. This position requires a strong technical background and experience managing complex environmental projects in Texas, with opportunities for substantial career growth through mentoring and business development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of related experience required.
• Experience managing environmental projects is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological and environmental permitting projects.
• Collaborate with clients in Texas and Oklahoma.
• Handle permitting processes, including data collection and submissions.

Skills

Technical writing

Business Development

Effective communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, Geology

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Job Title: Natural Resources Program Manager

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Location: Houston, San Antonio or Austin, TX (Austin preferred)

Hybrid: 3-4 days a week in the office

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecological Science, Environmental Policy, Geology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience, including 3-4 years of project-related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Applicable experience in Texas and knowledge of Texas’s threatened and endangered species, ecosystems, and vegetation
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver proposals and reports.
• Experience in Business Development (growing a program or finding new business)
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and engage directly with staff and leadership.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certification in wetlands and endangered species is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to grow a business, including developing new client opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
• Experience with NEPA compliance, wetlands, biological and endangered species reporting

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our Environmental Permitting and Planning (EP&P) Team. This role offers a significant career-growth opportunity for an energetic individual who can effectively manage environmental projects and mentor teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program/project management and technical support for ecology and environmental permitting projects.
• Propose, plan, execute, and manage projects of varying complexity with multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with clients in Texas and Oklahoma, engaging in proposal preparation (scoping and pricing).
• Manage projects with a focus on 60% project management, 20% mentoring/coaching staff, and 20% business growth.
• Handle permitting processes, including field data collection, organization, and submission for permits or proposals.
• Maintain familiarity with state and federal regulations and agencies, including:
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Experience with SPCC, SWPPP, permitting delineation, and endangered species reports.
• Focus areas: Agency-driven projects, Army Corps, NEPA, Fish and Wildlife, TCEQ, CEQA, local permitting, federally funded projects, NEPA rules, EP&P side, Fish and Wildlife, Waters of the US, wetlands.

Additional Information:

• Position involves 80% office work and 20% field work.
• Some travel (local/overnight) may be required.
• Onsite presence: 3-4 days a week in the office, with some field work as needed.
• Ability to connect with clients and deliver business to the group is beneficial.
• Ability to manage projects and mentor staff, including direct reports and career development.
• Comfortable meeting with clients and demonstrating experience in business development and strategic growth.
• Experience managing projects in land development, earth moving, and regulatory compliance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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