Senior Mitigation Project Manager (Wetlands & Streams)

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oklahoma Conservation Commission in Oklahoma is seeking a Mitigation Project Manager to lead state-led wetland and stream mitigation banking initiatives. This role coordinates with the OCC wetlands program and ODOT to meet Clean Water Act requirements, draft MBIs, and drive projects from design through construction and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a related bachelor’s (master’s preferred) and experience managing complex environmental projects, with strong budgeting, contracting, and

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resource management, environmental science or related field.
• At least one year of experience managing complex environmental projects.
• Five years of relevant professional experience OR a master’s degree with three years of relevant experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of state-led wetland and stream mitigation banking projects.
• Coordinate with OCC wetlands program team and ODOT to meet regulatory requirements.
• Draft project prospectuses and mitigation banking instruments (MBIs).
• Coordinate with US Army Corps of Engineers and IRT to ensure MBIs meet requirements.
• Oversee contractors and construction to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and implement long-term maintenance plans.
• Monitor project success and manage corrective actions.
• Identify and procure funding mechanisms for construction bonds and maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resource management, environmental science or related field

Master’s degree in agriculture, natural resources management, environmental science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oklahoma Conservation Commission in Oklahoma is seeking a Mitigation Project Manager to lead state-led wetland and stream mitigation banking initiatives. This role coordinates with the OCC wetlands program and ODOT to meet Clean Water Act requirements, draft MBIs, and drive projects from design through construction and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a related bachelor’s (master’s preferred) and experience managing complex environmental projects, with strong budgeting, contracting, and