Senior Botanist/ Project Manager
Senior Botanist/ Project Manager
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AECOM is seeking a highly talented Senior Botanist/Project Manager with experience in protocol-level botanical surveys botanical habitat assessments vegetation characterization and mapping and/ or wetland ecology. This hybrid position is based in AECOMs Oakland office and would support a variety of clients on projects throughout northern California.
The Natural Resources Department employs more than 35 staff including botanists wetland specialists permitting specialists and wildlife biologists. The Department is dynamic energetic and one where diligent work is rewarded. Project work at this office is primarily related to transportation utilities infrastructure and restoration and involves field surveys restoration planning environmental permitting NEPA/CEQA compliance and project monitoring.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Works closely with clients and internal staff on projects involving botanical resources protection surveys reporting permitting mitigation and/or restoration.
- Act as Project Manager on multiple projects including responsible and timely management of budget project tasks schedules and project teams. Operates as primary point of contact for clients on projects.
- Utilize a background in botany to inform the preparation and senior review of technical reports.
- Act as a senior lead for a variety of field surveys such as protocol-level rare plant surveys; rare plant census counts; quantitative vegetation monitoring; botanical assessments; non-native invasive plant mapping and management; implementation of rare plant mitigation and monitoring; and/or vegetation classification and mapping.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff.
- Contribute as an active and positive member of AECOMs Environmental practice in the SF Bay Area.
About AECOMs Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed worldwide internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading world class environmental firm and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the worlds most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in botany ecology or other closely related discipline.
- 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with botanical field work and reporting.
- Valid driver license required and must be able to safely drive to job sites.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 8 years of relevant experience in botanical field work and project management.
- Experience as a Project Manager on projects involving botanical surveys or other environmental tasks.
- Proficiency with Northern California flora; ability to sight-identify plants and plant communities in the field (terrestrial and aquatic habitats).
- Possess fluency with plant identification tools including The Jepson eFlora and other dichotomous keys local floras the Manual of California Vegetation and electronic resources (e.g. CalFlora Jepson eFlora).
- Excellent technical writing skills to prepare high-quality documents and conduct senior technical review of documents prepared by others.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally in person virtually and through email to maintain positive relationships with managers colleagues subcontractors and clients.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment where changing client priorities result in the need to determine creative ways to get the job done.
- Marketing and proposal experience.
- Knowledge of wetland ecology and/or wetland delineation experience.
- Experience preparing scopes of work and cost estimates.
- Experience in environmental permitting.
Additional Information :
- Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
