Natural Resources Project Manager

S&ME Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HS

100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ES

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO with rollover

Paid Maternity/Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for PM

Referral Bonuses & More

Job summary

S&ME Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Natural Resources Project Manager to lead environmental and natural resource projects from planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, and client needs.

The role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities with collaboration across regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams. You will mentor staff, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and contribute to business development while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences.
• 4+ years of wetland delineations and environmental permitting experience.
• Experience in the Southeast United States. GIS experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters, support environmental permitting efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation support, ecological assessments, and protected species surveys as needed.
• 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.
• 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 surveys

Ecological surveys

Team leadership

Safety & quality awareness

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences

Tools

GIS

Job description

Natural Resources Project Manager

S&M seeks a motivated and passionate Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in Charlotte, North Carolina. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&M!

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.

• 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.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters, support environmental permitting efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation support, ecological assessments, and protected species surveys as needed.
• 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.
• 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

• Earned a Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Possess 4+ years of experience with wetland delineations, stream determinations, environmental permitting, mitigation, protected species surveys, and ecological surveys, and have previous experience in the Southeast United States.
• GIS experience and/or knowledge.
• Demonstrate successful team leadership and project‑level management with a solid understanding of safety policies, quality, business metrics, human resources policies, and risk management concepts.
• Exhibit 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 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.

Benefits

• 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 is a full‑time role offering 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&M reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate or recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk‑ins are accepted.