Natural Resources Scientist – Project Manager

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Alpharetta (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stantec is seeking a senior environmental project manager in Georgia to lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for clients across the Southeast. You will oversee project teams, budgets, and scheduling, and ensure high-quality deliverables in compliance with NEPA, CWA, ESA, and state permits.

Ideal candidates will have 15–20 years of experience in natural resource surveys and project management in the Southeast, and hold certifications such as PWS, CWB, CEP, CFP, TN QHP, or PMP.

Qualifications

B.S. or M.S in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related field).
15–20 years of experience with biological surveys and project management in the southeastern United States.
Certifications such as PWS, CWB, CEP, CFP, TN QHP, or PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and project management on environmental planning and permitting projects.
Manage all stages of projects from conception to completion, including budgeting and scheduling.
Coordinate field surveys (wetland delineation, vegetation inventories, wildlife surveys).
Review documents supporting regulatory submittals (NEPA, CWA, ESA).
Mentor and supervise team members; build client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Natural Resource Assessment

Technical Writing

Client Relationship Management

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Customer Focus

Stress Management

Education

B.S. or M.S in environmental discipline

Tools

Tablets

GPS Units

HSE Procedures

Job description

Provide technical leadership and project management support on a wide variety of environmental planning, assessment, and permitting projects for clients in the power, transportation, oil and gas, government, and community development sectors
Project management responsibilities include managing all stages of a project from conception to completion including cost estimates/proposals, financial tracking, and budgeting, technical understanding of work scopes, and task coordination and scheduling; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, and internal project staff; and performing or overseeing project technical work
Develop and maintain positive client relationships, including seeking opportunities for new business
Technical responsibilities include coordination of environmental field surveys including wetland and water delineations and assessments, vegetation inventories/monitoring, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, and species-specific terrestrial and aquatic assessments
Coordination and review of technical documents that support regulatory submittals related to NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 404/401/408, Endangered Species Act, and environmental and state-level permitting in Georgia and throughout the southeast
Support and ensure implementation of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSE professionals during execution of all phases of project planning and implementation
Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training (including OSHA required training as necessary)
Coordinate, mentor and train team members
Ensure that projects are assigned the required technical oversight
Provide technical leadership and act as a technical resource to the team for natural resource projects as well as build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and multiple Stantec Business Centers

Requirements

Demonstrated technical and project management experience on natural resource assessment and permitting projects in the state of Georgia and throughout the Southeast
Strong technical writing and quality reviewing skills are a must for this position
Experienced in natural resource field surveys and assessments such as wetland and stream delineations, vegetation inventories/monitoring, wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, and species specific terrestrial and aquatic assessments
Comfortable with field-based electronic data collection using tablets and survey grade hand-held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment
Demonstrated experience working on and managing transportation, oil and gas, power, and/or community development projects
Strong attention to detail
Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be customer focused to understand and appropriately respond to client’s business needs
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and to prioritize and balance sometimes heavy workloads to achieve goals while keeping up with a changing project environment
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading a team of professionals in a consulting environment
Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers
Must demonstrate strong ethics, leadership, the ability to effectively manage stress, and engage in continuous learning
Willingness to travel and conduct field work in potentially remote areas including overnight travel for approximately 25% of the time for this position
Where lawful, may require post-employment drug testing based on client needs and requirements
B.S. or M.S, in an environmental discipline (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field)
Experience of 15-20 years of experience with biological surveys and project management in the southeastern United States
Professional Wetland Scientists (PWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), Certified Ecologist, Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), or Certified Fisheries Professional (CFP). Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional (TN QHP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management and technical leadership for environmental planning and permitting projects, with a strong focus on natural resource assessments and regulatory compliance in the southeastern United States. Proficient in client relationship management and team coordination, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to health and safety standards.

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