Project Manager - Natural Resources

BL Companies; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager for their Natural Resources group. This role involves overseeing environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering business development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in natural resource management and project delivery, along with a strong grasp of regulatory requirements. This position offers a unique chance to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to impactful projects while advancing your leadership skills. Join a 100% employee-owned firm that values its workforce and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Natural Resource Management required.
• CPSS Certification and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects from conception through completion.
• Conduct site reviews, field studies, and prepare project reports.
• Ensure project profitability and meet billable targets.

Skills

Natural Resource Management

Project Management

Business Development

Regulatory Knowledge

Field Studies

Report Writing

Client Interaction

Education

Degree in Natural Sciences

Job description

Job Location: Nashville Office - Nashville, TN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Project Manager - Natural Resources

Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager in our Natural Resources group. This position requires a high focus on resource and workload planning and managing the successful delivery of Environmental Projects. This role will also require participation in business development practices to grow and support the region.

The selected candidate will have a degree in natural sciences and 6+ years of Natural Resource Experience or PWS or CPSS Certification in the successful completion and/or management of multiple large complex projects. Experience with the direct management of employees and demonstrated business development success preferred.

The implementation of project scopes of work related to environmental investigations may include wetland delineation, wetland permitting, agency coordination, non-environmental permitting tasks, environmental inspections, or site assessment activities. The Senior Scientist is expected to complete and price the scope of work for each project and coordinate fieldwork and any subcontractors required for a given project.

Responsibilities Include:

• Knowledge of applicable wetland and permitting regulations as well as NEPA screening tools.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory requirements and limitations to apply during wetlands data analysis.
• Independently complete site review and desktop analysis, conduct field studies, prepare the project report, and discuss findings and implications with project team, stakeholders, clients, and regulatory agencies as warranted.
• Detailed knowledge of all applicable environmental regulations for the jurisdiction where the project is situated, knowledge of site vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and application during data analysis in evaluating potential permitting needs to complete the project.
• Plan, coordinate, communicate, and facilitate activities of multiple disciplines on projects of all sizes from conception through completion.
• Advanced report and permit writing skills.
• Proficiency in phone/e-mail skills for interaction with client or agency contacts, developing skills necessary to independently interface with clients and regulators to scope projects and prepare complex cost proposals.
• Ensure successful completion of projects through collaboration and coordination with internal and external clients, maximizing project profitability and meeting billable targets.
• Participate in leadership development programs providing a unique opportunity to contribute to BL while advancing leadership skills.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of Natural Resource Experience.
• CPSS Certification Required.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Business development experience (preferred).

BL Companies is 100% employee-owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Year's paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.