Senior Ecological Project Lead & Client Strategist

ckassociates; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development & mentoring

Job summary

CK is growing our Ecological Program into Texas, and we're looking for an experienced scientist/biologist/ecologist, project manager, and client manager for a Senior Environmental Scientist role who is ready for greater project ownership, client responsibility, and career growth.

This is an opportunity to lead complex natural resource and environmental permitting projects, work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, mentor developing professionals, and help expand CK's ecological

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology or related field.
• 8+ years of environmental consulting or related experience with project and client management.
• Experience with federal/state permitting and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resource and environmental permitting projects from scoping to completion.
• Develop permitting strategies and manage complex regulatory processes.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project quality and client communications.
• Prepare technical reports, permit applications and regulatory correspondence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and regulators.

Skills

WOTUS delineation

USACE coordination

Environmental permitting

Client management

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

CK is growing our Ecological Program into Texas, and we're looking for an experienced scientist/biologist/ecologist, project manager, and client manager for a Senior Environmental Scientist role who is ready for greater project ownership, client responsibility, and career growth.

This is an opportunity to lead complex natural resource and environmental permitting projects, work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, mentor developing professionals, and help expand CK's ecological