Senior Environmental PM & Business Development Lead

Haley & Aldrich Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich seeks a Senior Project Manager, Biologist or Environmental Scientist to lead business development and technical delivery. Based in Michigan or Ohio (Rockford, Ann Arbor, Independence, Miamisburg, Cincinnati), you will guide diverse teams on environmental resources and permitting projects and develop client relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and regulatory expertise across markets, with a strong focus on building a profitable book of business within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years related experience including 5 years of Project Management.
• Experience with local, state and federal permitting, natural resource management and wetlands in Midwest Michigan or Ohio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present to peers, stakeholders, and clients.
• Environmental design and contract package development experience.
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks pertinent to the work.

Responsibilities

• Identify new client opportunities and develop internal and external networks into a book of business.
• Lead business development to support regional natural resources and permitting growth initiatives.
• Develop scopes of work and proposals; connect work to client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and supervise project work through staff, ensuring high-quality execution and knowledge transfer.
• Develop technical reporting standards and documentation for natural resource and permitting projects.
• Support restoration and mitigation design for aquatic and habitat projects.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed across all work.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication (written & verbal)

Client relations

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Environmental Science/Natural Resources

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification (preferred)

Job description

Haley & Aldrich seeks a Senior Project Manager, Biologist or Environmental Scientist to lead business development and technical delivery. Based in Michigan or Ohio (Rockford, Ann Arbor, Independence, Miamisburg, Cincinnati), you will guide diverse teams on environmental resources and permitting projects and develop client relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and regulatory expertise across markets, with a strong focus on building a profitable book of business within