Remote-Friendly Senior Natural Resources Team Lead

SWCA, Incorporated; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA, Incorporated is seeking a Natural Resources Team Lead to guide the Minnesota/Dakotas program, manage staff, projects, and clients from Minneapolis or Bismarck, with remote work options for Upper Plains professionals.

The role emphasizes leadership, client development, and strategic project oversight, with the possibility of two levels of seniority. Travel to local offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the natural resources/environmental science field, including at least four (4) years in environmental consulting.
• Three (3) years of natural resources (or related) project management experience, including developing and implementing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work from pre-field tasks to final report preparation.
• Previous experience with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations in the greater Upper Plains/Midwest area.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to take ownership of responsibilities and provide potential solutions to problems encountered on the job.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle screening.
• Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manages team operations to enhance efficiency and productivity, identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Strategically consults on and leads complex projects in pursuit of client objectives, overseeing the technical approach and ensuring quality assurance and quality control.
• Organizational Expertise: Supports innovation of standards and practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of client projects and outcomes.
• Project Accountability: Continuously guides projects, executing accountability for the performance of projects or delegated tasks and ensuring that project milestones are met.
• Business Growth & Innovation: Drives business growth through technical excellence and development of new methods and standards.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Champions cross-disciplinary collaboration for comprehensive technical support.
• Relationship Management: Establishes and grows consultative relationships with external and internal clients and regulators.

Job description

SWCA, Incorporated is seeking a Natural Resources Team Lead to guide the Minnesota/Dakotas program, manage staff, projects, and clients from Minneapolis or Bismarck, with remote work options for Upper Plains professionals.

The role emphasizes leadership, client development, and strategic project oversight, with the possibility of two levels of seniority. Travel to local offices may be required.