Sr. Biologist / Project Manager

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Eleven paid holidays

Fitness stipend

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a Senior Biologist/Project Manager to lead Natural Resources projects nationwide. The role involves field surveys including habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, and compliance monitoring, with ~60% computer-based work coordinating proposals, reports, and plans.

Fieldwork may include hiking, climbing, and work around water; travel with overnight stays is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in environmental science, biology, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Natural Resources Project Manager experience required.
• 7+ years preferred.
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills required.
• Experience managing teams and client relationships required.
• Familiarity with biological resources and permitting across states required.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 40% travel; travel expenses included.
• Active first aid/CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Natural Resources scopes of work for projects of various sizes.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists.
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets and compliance monitoring.
• Serve as primary client, contractor, and regulator contact.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication on goals and compliance.
• Provide technical direction to clients and team members.
• Lead QA/QC for logs and compliance reports.
• Maintain accountability for deliverables and timelines.
• Uphold ERG safety protocols and ethical standards.

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

QA/QC

Fieldwork

Client relationships

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or biology

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Senior Biologist/Project Manager to join our Natural Resources Team. The Senior Biologist/Project Manager will develop and lead Natural Resources projects across the Nation, support and lead field surveys including habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, invasive species surveys, and biological compliance monitoring. Approximately 60% of the role is computer‑based work to manage multiple projects, support proposals, survey reports, management plans, and other deliverables.

Fieldwork tasks may involve walking or climbing over wet, rough, uneven surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, or reaching to observe, collect, and record field data; hiking several miles in a day; working in and around water; and accessing caves or other challenging topography.

Responsibilities

• Manage Natural Resources scopes of work for small to large projects.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists.
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets and compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution.
• Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of logs and compliance reports.
• Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.
• Approach others respectfully and react well under pressure.
• Display original thinking, creativity, and resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improvement.
• Adhere to ERG's safety protocols and ethical standards in all activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in environmental science, biology, or a related discipline (required).
• Master's degree or higher (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience as a Natural Resources Project Manager (required).
• 7+ years of experience as a Natural Resources Project Manager (preferred).
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for deliverable and proposal review and development (required).
• Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships (required).
• Familiarity with biological resources, special‑status species, and permitting processes across multiple states (required).
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 40% of the time, involving travel and overnight stays; travel expenses included (required).
• Active first aid/CPR training (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 per year and includes ERG's full benefits package (health insurance with employer subsidy, eleven paid holidays, paid time off, fitness stipend, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution regardless of employee contribution, and more).

ERG is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veteran statuses. ERG also participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.

Salary: $85,000 – $90,000 per year.