Senior Natural Resources Lead - Strategy & Growth (Hybrid)

SWCA, Incorporated; Half Moon Bay (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Benefits

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Half Moon Bay, CA seeks a Senior Natural Resources Team Lead to guide multidisciplinary projects across wildlife biology, botany, aquatic resources, and permitting. You will influence project strategy, deliverables, and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and coordinating with regulators.

As a senior leader, you will oversee budgets, schedules, and staffing, drive business development, and advance technical excellence across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in biological fieldwork and project management.
• Experience authoring自然 resources reports and environmental documentation.
• Knowledge of NEPA, CEQA, and ESA regulations.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or directing professional staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of biological resources reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Develop survey protocols and oversee field surveys for sensitive habitats and species.
• Prepare permitting and compliance documentation under NEPA, CEQA, ESA, and CWA.
• Partner with regional leadership to support planning, growth, and operations.
• Provide project-specific technical direction to natural resources staff.
• Serve as liaison between natural resources and other teams to promote coordination.
• Support team readiness by coordinating safety, training, and regulatory updates.
• Lead proposal development and evaluate business development opportunities.
• Represent the organization in industry networks to expand client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Biology fieldwork

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Half Moon Bay, CA seeks a Senior Natural Resources Team Lead to guide multidisciplinary projects across wildlife biology, botany, aquatic resources, and permitting. You will influence project strategy, deliverables, and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and coordinating with regulators.

As a senior leader, you will oversee budgets, schedules, and staffing, drive business development, and advance technical excellence across the region.