Project Manager

Field Engine; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

90% employer-paid dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Monthly technology stipend

Travel, room and board costs covered

Job summary

Field Engine Wildlife Research & Management is seeking a Project Manager to lead field-based white-tailed deer capture programs and contribute to ungulate population management and research projects. You will own on-the-ground implementation, directing field crews, managing schedules, and coordinating with partners on both lethal and nonlethal control efforts.

You will lead a tight-knit team in variable field conditions across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of demonstrated field team management experience.
• M.S. in wildlife science or a related field.
• Experience hunting and/or safely using firearms.
• Work experience in conservation or wildlife management projects involving multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude with diverse team members and partners.
• Physical fitness to perform under demanding field conditions.
• Ability to live harmoniously in small group settings and remote field camps.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to spend significant time in the field away from home; deployments can run 1–16 weeks or longer.
• Flexible annual work schedule for contract-dependent work.
• Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with safe operation of hand and power tools.
• Experience operating 4WD trucks, ATVs, and boats.
• Preferred: experience in wildlife population control, GPS/GIS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based deer capture programs and ungulate population management projects.
• Direct field crews, manage schedules, and coordinate with partners.
• Conduct and supervise on-ground field activities including baiting, trap management, and data collection.
• Travel extensively to U.S. and international deployments, with long field seasons.
• Maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and strong partner relationships.

Skills

Field team management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tool operation

Vehicle operation

Education

M.S. in wildlife science

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

Full-Time Field-Based, U.S. + International Rolling Hire

About Field Engine

Field Engine Wildlife Research & Management is a wildlife research and management company. We develop tools and protocols, run field programs, and conduct applied research, all under one roof. Field work drives what we build, research sharpens it, and programs put it to work.

We are a Certified Women-Owned Small Business, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Connecticut, with field reach in 39 countries. We are the people behind Pig Brig®, the patented whole-sounder trap system used by agencies and landowners worldwide, and a growing services team of biologists, veterinarians, project managers, and field operators working with agencies, NGOs, universities, and landowners on wildlife challenges that demand more than research, products, or programs alone.

Purpose of the role

Field Engine is hiring a Project Manager to lead field-based white-tailed deer capture programs and to contribute as a field team member on ungulate population management and research projects, including various deer species and wild pigs.

You will own the on-the-ground implementation of these projects: directing field crews, holding the schedule, and managing the partnerships that hold the work together. The work includes both lethal and nonlethal control of native and non-native ungulates.

What the role looks like

You will lead field crews on a small team that includes biologists, veterinarians, technicians, and administrators. The role is hands-on. Direct field work is part of every project, including baiting, site prep, trap management, net hanging, and camera data analysis, alongside the planning and partner management work that comes with leading a crew.

This position requires extensive travel, with limited time off during the primary field season (generally September through April). Most projects are in the U.S., with a smaller number of international deployments each year. Conditions range from cold northern forests to hot jungle settings, with rustic accommodations and frequent night work driven by weather and seasonal conditions.

Who you are

This role suits an experienced field leader with a strong commitment to conservation, real integrity, and the temperament to keep a small team steady through long days and months away from home. Attention to detail matters. So does the ability to track multiple projects at once without anything slipping.

Relationships with partners are central to how we work. You will need to be a clear, frequent communicator with the agencies, landowners, and collaborators on each project, often in situations where the success of the work depends on the strength of those relationships.

Required qualifications

• 5 years minimum of demonstrated field team management experience
• M.S. in wildlife science or a related field
• Experience hunting and/or safely using firearms
• Work experience in conservation or wildlife management projects involving multiple partners and stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude while working with team members and partners who may have varying missions, opinions, and personalities
• Physical fitness to perform efficiently under demanding conditions, including lifting heavy objects, walking variable terrain with a heavy backpack, and safely climbing trees and working from tree stands
• Ability to live harmoniously in small group settings and in remote field camps
• Excellent interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, approachability, and willingness to listen to internal and external partners and learn from their best ideas
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to solve problems with limited supervision, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to spend significant time in the field away from home; individual deployments can run from 1 to 16 weeks or longer, with several months per year away from home
• Willingness to maintain a highly flexible annual work schedule that comes with contract-dependent work
• Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting abilities
• Familiarity with the safe operation of various hand and power tools
• Experience operating 4WD trucks, ATVs, and boats

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in wildlife population control and/or eradication, including baiting, capture, and camera surveys
• Experience with wildlife capture and VHF telemetry
• Experience with GPS and GIS applications

This is a full-time position. Our schedule includes several months off each year. This is a U.S.-based position, and the successful candidate has the flexibility to live in the U.S. state of their choosing during the off season.

The extension of this position is contingent upon successful performance within an annual probationary period and project funding. Our goal is for the successful candidate to become a long-term member of our team.

Compensation is competitive and will be based on the applicant's work and educational experience. Travel, room and board costs are covered during field deployments.

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• 90% employer-paid dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Monthly technology stipend
• Travel, room and board costs are covered during field deployments

Equal opportunity employer

Field Engine Wildlife Research & Management is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.