Natural Resources Project Manager

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

Requisition Number: 2026-1350-18

Why Work at S&ME?

• Career Growth: We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
• Exciting Projects: Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
• Supportive Culture: Collaboration, respect, and positivity fuel our team environment.
• Flexibility: Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
• Community Impact: Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.

About The Role

As a Natural Resources Project Manager, you'll lead a variety of environmental and natural resource projects from early planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, client needs, and team coordination. This role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities and requires close collaboration with regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams. You'll play a key role in delivering sustainable solutions while supporting project performance, safety, and professional growth within the team.

• 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.

About You

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences from an accredited college or university.
• You have 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.

You Are Willing and Able to

• Work the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Walk over rough, uneven terrain and stand for potentially up to 12 hours a day.
• Routinely lift and carry 40‑50 lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment).
• Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites.

Grow With Us

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options.
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options.
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Credential Incentive Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work.
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More.

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.