Senior Project Manager - Natural Resources

SWCA Environmental ConsultantsMassachusetts, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

About the opportunity

Lead Boldly. Grow Strategically. Make a Real Difference in New England.

Are you driven by delivering high-quality environmental work and building lasting client relationships? SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Natural Resources to take the lead on impactful projects, from planning and permitting through construction, while mentoring teams and shaping the future of our natural resources practice.

Join our thriving Amherst, MA office , where innovation, collaboration, and career growth are not just encouraged, they’re expected. This is a great opportunity for experienced environmental professionals ready to lead, influence, and grow in a supportive and fast-paced consulting environment.

This full-time, salaried role includes comprehensive benefits and flexible work options. While remote candidates will be considered, we prefer individuals within commuting distance of Amherst or Southborough, MA to stay closely connected with our regional team.

Take the lead in a region where your expertise can shine.

Hiring at multiple levels based on experience :

Principal Project Manager (12+ years’ experience & expertise)
Senior Project Manager (10+ years’ experience & expertise)
Lead Project Manager (8+ years’ experience & expertise)

Individuals with additional project management experience as natural resources consultants are also encouraged to apply.

Application deadline : Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

Serve as lead project manager for small and medium-sized natural resources tasks and projects, including maintaining budgets, schedules, safety, and quality of service.

Supervise, mentor, and provide project technical support to staff-level biologists and field staff.

Take initiative and resolve issues to assure client needs are met effectively.

Work with Corporate accounting department to review invoices, expenditures, and project audits for projects / tasks.

Implement and administer SWCA’s safety procedures and standards of scientific and professional ethics.

Lead biological technical field assessments and wetland delineations.

Provide peer review for technical reports and environmental permits.

Proactively identify opportunities for business growth by fostering both existing and new client relationships. Participate in professional networking groups and leverage collaboration with other SWCA offices to identify and pursue prospects for continued success.

Serve as client technical manager for key clients, taking a lead and collaborative role in pursuing project opportunities across the region.

Assist with development of key, high growth / high value natural resources opportunities and sales within the Northeast sub-region and market development.

Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

Experience and qualifications for success

Minimum qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, natural resource management, geology, or another related field.

Eight (8) years of relevant experience performing environmental, ecological, or natural resources studies, surveys, or projects in the private or public sector.

Three (3) years of project management experience working within natural resources.

Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and providing leadership for other professionals.

Demonstrated experience with federal and state laws such as the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other state / local agencies.

Expertise in a range of activities such as biological and wetland surveys; federal, state and local wetland regulations; Endangered Species Act compliance; and Clean Water Act Section 404 / 401 permitting.

Proven ability to manage small to medium-sized projects, and track milestones within schedule and budget expectations.

Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment, and a desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.

Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and providing leadership for other professionals.

Applicants must have valid driver’s license and be able to meet SWCA’s driver requirements.

Preferred qualifications :

Twelve (12) years of relevant experience performing environmental, ecological, or natural resources studies, surveys, or projects in the private or public sector.

Seven (7) years of project management experience working within natural resources.

Professional Certifications including PWS, NHCWS, CESSWI, Registered (Professional) Soil Scientist.

Experience working with renewable energy, oil & gas, transportation, and public utilities.

Experience leading and performing wetland delineations, environmental compliance inspections and reporting for active construction projects.

Why Work at SWCA :

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values : we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning , we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned , and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms . We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Amherst, MA position can expect an annual salary of :

Principal Project Manager – Natural Resources = $110,292.00 - $145,236.00

Senior Project Manager – Natural Resources = $95,004.00 - $126,672.00

Lead Project Manager – Natural Resources = $82,992.00 - $109,200.00

Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https : / / www.swca.com / careers / benefits-wellness / ), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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