Southwest Natural & Cultural Resources PM

Burns & McDonnell; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the Southwest seeks a Natural and Cultural Resources Project Manager to lead environmental work for infrastructure, energy, mining, and related projects. You will own scope, schedule, budget, client communications, and deliverable quality while coordinating with biologists, PIs, and field staff.

Candidates bring a background in biology, natural resources, or cultural resources and can navigate regulatory requirements such as the Endangered Species Act and Section 106.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of natural resources or cultural resources consulting/experience.
• Experience with infrastructure projects in the Southwest is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with agencies and clients on resources compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple natural or cultural resources projects from proposal through closeout with ownership of scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client commitments.
• Develop technical approaches in biology, habitat studies, wetlands, or archaeological surveys and Section 106 coordination.
• Prepare proposals, scopes, labor estimates, and client presentations; monitor staffing and forecast work.
• Lead and mentor staff and coordinate with qualified leads and field teams.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and tribal parties; track decisions and commitments to completion.
• Monitor project financial performance and take corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Ecology / Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in the Southwest seeks a Natural and Cultural Resources Project Manager to lead environmental work for infrastructure, energy, mining, and related projects. You will own scope, schedule, budget, client communications, and deliverable quality while coordinating with biologists, PIs, and field staff.

Candidates bring a background in biology, natural resources, or cultural resources and can navigate regulatory requirements such as the Endangered Species Act and Section 106.