Senior Ecologist & Project Manager, Western NY

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock options after one year

Health Plan

Employee-owned company

Stock purchase options

Career development

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Ecologist/Project Manager to lead ecological consulting services in Western New York and the Great Lakes region.

You will build client relationships, manage complex restoration projects, mentor staff, and shape the future of ecological consulting in a growing market. The role emphasizes independence, client-facing work, and hands-on field data collection with wetlands delineations and 401/404 permitting, across a nationwide team with local

Qualifications

• College graduate with a minimum of a four-year degree in biology, botany, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in ecological consulting, environmental permitting, restoration planning, or related natural resource management disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing interactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite; ability to learn company-specific compliance platforms.
• Desirable credentials: ESA Certified Ecologist, PWS, CERP, CPESC.
• Existing client portfolio or success expanding environmental services into new markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological consulting projects from proposal through completion.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Invoicing and labor tracking; QA/QC and supervision of crews/subcontractors.
• Oversee wetland delineations, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance documentation.
• Provide guidance on Clean Water Act 401/404 permitting.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities; present proposals and technical content.
• Mentor field staff, biologists, and project managers; coordinate subcontractors and project teams.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Written communication

Team mentoring

Independent work

MS Office / Google Suite

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Ecologist/Project Manager to lead ecological consulting services in Western New York and the Great Lakes region.

You will build client relationships, manage complex restoration projects, mentor staff, and shape the future of ecological consulting in a growing market. The role emphasizes independence, client-facing work, and hands-on field data collection with wetlands delineations and 401/404 permitting, across a nationwide team with local