Senior Natural Resources Project Manager – FDOT Transportation Projects

Engineering Consulting Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead natural resource components of FDOT transportation projects. This role involves managing all tasks from proposal to final invoice, ensuring project success while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in natural resources consulting, particularly with FDOT projects, and demonstrate strong technical writing and communication skills. You will be at the forefront of ecological fieldwork, collaborating with various stakeholders and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results. Join a team that values customer service and technical excellence while making a significant impact on environmental projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in natural resources consulting with FDOT project experience.
• Strong understanding of state and federal permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead natural resource components of FDOT transportation projects.
• Conduct wetland delineations and oversee ecological fieldwork.
• Prepare technical reports and guide environmental permit applications.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office Suite

GPS data collection

Job description

What You'll Do

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role is responsible to ensure that all required tasks on a project from proposal to final invoice payment are completed either by themselves or by subordinates. The Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for the completion and overall success of the project. Senior Project Manager will act as the main point of contact for the client on their projects. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage natural resource components of FDOT transportation projects from planning through construction.
2. Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and other ecological fieldwork.
3. Prepare and review technical reports, including NEPA documents, Natural Resources Evaluations (NREs), Wetland Evaluation Reports (WERs), Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) assessments, and Endangered Species Biological Assessments.
4. Guide the development of environmental permit applications, including ERP, USACE Section 404, and Section 10.
5. Coordinate with FDOT District Environmental Management Offices, water management districts, FDEP, USACE, USFWS, and NMFS.
6. Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, provide quality control, and ensure deliverables meet FDOT standards and schedules.
7. Support business development, including proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic teaming.
8. Mentor junior staff, support career development, and foster technical excellence within the team.

What We're Looking For

1. Bachelor's (10+ years Experience) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field.
2. 8–15+ years of progressive experience in natural resources consulting, with at least 5 years of direct FDOT project experience.
3. Demonstrated success managing FDOT PD&E and Design Phase natural resource efforts.
4. Strong understanding of state and federal permitting including ERP, USACE Section 404, ESA, and NEPA.
5. Proficient in ArcGIS, GPS data collection, and Microsoft Office Suite.
6. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to travel throughout the state for fieldwork and client meetings.