Natural Resources Project Manager

Job Description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Natural Resources Project Manager. This individual will be tasked with leading environmental permitting efforts, managing NEPA compliance, mentoring staff, and supporting business development activities for a variety of projects, but predominantly linear utility construction and relocation.

This position is suitable for both experienced Project Managers, and individuals new to Project Management, who are looking for an opportunity to be part of a growing national practice.

Responsibilities

• Guide the NEPA planning process and oversee all aspects of a project, including client contact, budget control and invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation / planning, public interest facilitation, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory / resource agencies, local governments.
• Manage technical studies and ecological resource teams with assessments and various natural resource surveys.
• Lead the preparation of, but not limited to, USACE permit application, biological assessments (BA), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), and State and local permit applications in NC & SC.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control for all final products to ensure technical accurateness and regulatory compliance.
• Lead technical elements of proposal development, including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to developing staff.
• If required, assist with both local and out of town biological surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Natural Resource Management, or similar.
• Minimum 7 years of experience required in environmental planning, assessment, and permitting.
• Thorough understanding of environmental regulations governing Waters of the US and protected species.
• Working knowledge of agencies including USACE, NCDEQ, & SCDHEC.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with experience presenting at public workshops and facilitating meetings with regulatory / resource agencies.
• Demonstrated ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Demonstrated leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.
• Willingness to travel for project work and business development opportunities.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• ESRI GIS application skills are a plus.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

• This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes : company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage;
• paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k) / Roth;

paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education;

a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success !