Project Manager

Bourn Environmental; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourn Environmental is seeking a Project Manager for on-site leadership of environmental construction and land management projects in Maryland. You will supervise field operations, coordinate multi-site logistics, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory and safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates bring experience in environmental, civil, or construction projects and the ability to read plans and specs, with strong communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental, civil or construction projects.
• Knowledge of stream restoration or stormwater management preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental construction and land management projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and progress reports.
• Ensure milestones meet scope, budget, and regulatory requirements.
• Review plans, permits, and maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Inspection & quality control

Field logistics

Team collaboration

Permitting knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Travel to MD sites

Education

Environmental science / Engineering / Construction Management degree

Job description

Company Description Bourn Environmental delivers ecological solutions for public and private clients through construction and land management services across Maryland. As a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, the company specializes in stream restoration, stormwater management, shoreline stabilization, and wetland enhancement. Its work is focused on improving the health and resilience of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

Role Description The Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Upper Marlboro, MD, responsible for overseeing environmental construction and land management projects from planning through completion. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating project schedules, managing resources, and ensuring project milestones are met within scope, budget, and regulatory requirements. The role involves working closely with foremen, inspectors, field crews, clients, and subcontractors to maintain clear communication and efficient workflows. The Project Manager will review plans and permits, monitor site activities, address logistical challenges, and prepare progress reports and documentation. This position also requires proactive risk management, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Project Management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Management experience to support timely procurement, permitting, and documentation flow.
• Inspection skills for monitoring work quality, compliance with plans, and adherence to environmental and safety standards.
• Logistics Management skills to organize materials, equipment, and field operations across multiple project sites.
• Experience in environmental, civil, or construction projects, ideally involving stream restoration or stormwater management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work on-site in varying field conditions and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant education such as a degree in environmental science, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with project management tools and basic office software; familiarity with construction drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project locations within Maryland as needed.