Natural Resources Project Manager

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a highly experienced dynamic self-motivated Natural Resources Project Manager with strong interpersonal skills and experience in natural resources management and biological studies. This individual will successfully drive our projects through all phases from early planning and permitting to construction.

This Natural Resources Project Manager should have technical experience in a range of activities such as biological and wetland surveys; federal state and local wetland regulations; Endangered Species Act compliance; Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting; and agency interactions at all levels. This individual will provide natural resources cultural resources and permitting services to clients across a variety of market sectors supporting project development and regulatory compliance needs. Experience supporting energy development projects is a plus. Skills include the ability to manage small to medium-sized projects and track milestones within schedule and budget expectations. You will also support or be responsible for QA/QC oversight of field data and technical deliverables to support reporting permitting and environmental compliance efforts.

This is a regular benefited full-time remote position. Candidates must be located in Georgia Alabama Mississippi or Tennessee with a preference for those located in the Atlanta GA metropolitan area.

• Serve as a project manager or task lead on projects of varying size and complexity ensuring budgets schedules safety and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate and support multidisciplinary teams providing natural resources cultural resources and permitting services to clients.
• Supervise mentor and provide technical support to staff-level biologists and field teams.
• Lead biological field assessments wetland delineations and regulatory permit applications for federal state and local agencies.
• Manage and lead project teams supporting energy infrastructure land development and other client projects including FERC-regulated projects and third-party NEPA documentation.
• Act as the regulatory and permit compliance liaison between agencies and clients proactively addressing compliance issues.
• Work closely with corporate accounting to review invoices expenditures and project audits.
• Provide peer review for technical reports and environmental permits ensuring scientific and professional integrity.
• Implement and enforce SWCAs safety procedures and ethical standards.
• Communicate effectively with diverse project stakeholders including regulatory agencies field crews trade workers clients and third parties.
• Support business development by building client relationships identifying opportunities and contributing to capture plans and proposals.
• Utilize strong organizational verbal written and graphic communication skills in project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in an environmental-related field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Four years of relevant progressively responsible experience in natural resources permitting environmental consulting or related.
• Two years of experience managing projects and/or providing natural resources cultural resources and permitting services to clients.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Excel PowerPoint Teams and Word).
• Working knowledge of federal state and local permitting laws and processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven years of experience is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting energy development projects including generation transmission renewable energy and/or oil and gas.
• Experience managing or coordinating multidisciplinary teams providing natural resources cultural resources and permitting services.
• FERC-related infrastructure project experience.
• Experience supporting solar generation projects in the Southeast.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers a full range of environmental services. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges all while staying true to our commitment to employee ownership. At SWCA we live our core values every day: we collaborate as #OneSWCA were #AlwaysLearning we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices across the country were proud to be one of the largest environmental compliance firms in the U.S. and to rank among Engineering News-Records Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and alignment with this commitment we post good faith pay ranges in all job postings. An employee in this Southeast based position can expect a salary of $73710.00 to $95550.00 /year. 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 SWCAs Total Rewards package

( which includes a competitive Benefits package forward-thinking workplace flexibility outstanding corporate culture award-winning career development and more.

We offer a supportive team-focused work environment competitive pay and great benefitsincluding a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to help you build a strong financial future. At SWCA were committed to helping our team members grow into industry leaders. Our award-winning Career Landscape program offers a clear and structured path to meaningful career development. We support your growth through conference attendance internal and external training education reimbursement our Science and Leadership Program and bonuses for qualifying publications. All regular-status employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision wellness life and disability coverage as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program. Employees may also participate in SWCAs 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

SWCA continues to invest in our people. We value the skills and experience of our internal team members and strongly encourage qualified employees to apply for open positions. We believe in promoting from within whenever possible offering meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Application Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications immediately and schedule interviews with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until we identify a strong pool of candidates and may close without prior notice. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort of all applicants and will thoughtfully review each submission.

If you need assistance accessing SWCAs website completing the online application or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability please contact us at or call 1-. Were 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.

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