Senior Project Manager – Ecological Restoration

NextGenEnergyJobs; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RES is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead large-scale ecological restoration programs in the Baton Rouge area. You will coordinate internal design staff, field subcontractors, and regional leadership to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

You’ll manage contracts, refine scopes, review financials, and drive go/no-go decisions while mentoring PMs and aligning stakeholders across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to applied sciences, engineering, construction management, or similar.
• Proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong experience with project controls, budgeting, and client/subcontractor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across regions to align on technical performance improvements.
• Manage contracts with clients and subcontractors, ensuring scope and risk are controlled.
• Develop and review project controls including charters, plans, and risk registries.
• Monitor budgets, revenue forecasts, and margins; report financials.
• Coordinate go/no-go decisions and proposals for major opportunities.
• Mentor PMs and communicate with executives and regulators.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Go/no-go decisions

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied sciences, engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

PM Tools/Software

Job description

RES is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead large-scale ecological restoration programs in the Baton Rouge area. You will coordinate internal design staff, field subcontractors, and regional leadership to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

You’ll manage contracts, refine scopes, review financials, and drive go/no-go decisions while mentoring PMs and aligning stakeholders across disciplines.