Project Manager IV - Ecological Restoration

NextGenEnergyJobs; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RES is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead large-scale ecological restoration programs in the Baton Rouge area. You will coordinate internal design staff, field subcontractors, and regional leadership to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

You’ll manage contracts, refine scopes, review financials, and drive go/no-go decisions while mentoring PMs and aligning stakeholders across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to applied sciences, engineering, construction management, or similar.
• Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong experience with project controls, budgeting, and client/subcontractor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across regions to align on technical performance improvements.
• Manage contracts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring scope and risk are controlled.
• Develop and review project controls including charters, plans, and risk registries.
• Monitor budgets, revenue forecasts, and margins; report financials.
• Coordinate go/no-go decisions and proposals for major opportunities.
• Mentor PMs and communicate with executives and regulators.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Go/no-go decisions

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied sciences, engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

PM Tools/Software

Job description

Project Manager IV - Ecological Restoration

At RES, we don’t just manage projects—we transform landscapes, protect ecosystems, and solve regulatory puzzles.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll start your day checking in with your team—maybe it’s your internal design staff, subcontractors in the field, or regional leadership about a regulatory development. Next up: a contract negotiation with a key client, where your understanding of scope, risk, and value sets the tone for long-term success. You might spend your afternoon working on a project recovery plan or running a working session with PMs across the region to align on technical performance improvements. By the end of the day, you’ll probably review financial reports, prep for a go/no-go evaluation, or contribute to a proposal for a major new opportunity.
• Lead with clarity and confidence, even when the stakes are high.
• Know how to motivate and mentor teams across disciplines and geographies.
• Communicate with purpose—whether you're briefing executives, coaching a junior PM, or negotiating with regulators.
• Anticipate obstacles and solve problems before they become issues.
• Think both strategically and tactically—keeping the big picture in mind while executing with discipline.
• Take accountability seriously—for the work, the people, and the outcomes.
• Care deeply about building resilient environments and resilient teams
• Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in applied sciences, engineering, or construction.
• 10+ years of direct project management experience.
• Proven success managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Strong command of project controls, including Opportunity Charters, PM Plans, Risk Registries, and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling tools).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, budget, and deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance.
• Skilled in financial reporting—budgets, revenue forecasting, margins, and percent complete.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Deep technical expertise in one or more specialized domains.
• Experience using PM tools and software as a central part of your communication and planning toolkit.
• Familiarity with evaluating regulatory, technical, and financial risk for go/no-go decisions.