Project Manager IV Ecological Restoration
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Job Summary
At RES were looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond bringing initiative integrity and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is keywe thrive on teamwork open communication and diverse a field that constantly changes we value those who are resilient adaptable and resourceful in the face of challenges. If youre intellectually curious eager to learn and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources youll find your place here.
RES is seeking aProject Manager IV to lead large-scale complex projects across ecological restoration water resource management and infrastructure resilience. This senior-level role requires an experienced leader capable of managing high-risk high-value projects while mentoring teams and advancing technical excellence across the company.
This position will be responsible for full project lifecycle managementfrom planning to execution to closeoutwhile acting as a subject matter expert and strategic partner in regulatory technical and business development initiatives. If you thrive in complexity and are ready to shape the future of restoration and resilience we want to hear from you.
At RES we dont just manage projectswe transform landscapes protect ecosystems and solve regulatory puzzles. As a PM IV youll have the autonomy to lead high-impact initiatives while working with some of the most skilled scientists engineers and practitioners in the industry. Youll also be helping RES expand into new markets drive innovation and elevate industry standards.
Here youll be empowered to lead with integrity influence policy and deliver measurable environmental and financial resultson your terms with the support of a strong multidisciplinary team.
A Day in the Life
Youll start your day checking in with your teammaybe its your internal design staff subcontractors in the field or regional leadership about a regulatory development.
Next up: a contract negotiation with a key client where your understanding of scope risk and value sets the tone for long-term success.
You might spend your afternoon working on a project recovery plan or running a working session with PMs across the region to align on technical performance improvements.
By the end of the day youll probably review financial reports prep for a go/no-go evaluation or contribute to a proposal for a major new opportunity.
We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:
- Bachelors degree in applied sciences engineering construction management or a related field.
- 15 years of progressive experience in applied sciences engineering or construction.
- 10 years of direct project management experience.
- Proven success managing complex multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
- Strong command of project controls including Opportunity Charters PM Plans Risk Registries and MS Project (or equivalent scheduling tools).
- Demonstrated ability to plan budget and deliver projects on time on budget and in compliance.
- Skilled in financial reportingbudgets revenue forecasting margins and percent complete.
- Experience negotiating and managing contracts with clients and subcontractors.
- Deep technical expertise in one or more specialized domains.
- Experience using PM tools and software as a central part of your communication and planning toolkit.
- Familiarity with evaluating regulatory technical and financial risk for go/no-go decisions.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
- Advanced degree or professional license (e.g. PE PG).
- Experience influencing regulatory policy at the state regional or national level.
- Demonstrated leadership of regional or national initiatives to improve project delivery or technical performance.
- Lead with clarity and confidence even when the stakes are high.
- Know how to motivate and mentor teams across disciplines and geographies.
- Communicate with purposewhether youre briefing executives coaching a junior PM or negotiating with regulators.
- Anticipate obstacles and solve problems before they become issues.
- Think both strategically and tacticallykeeping the big picture in mind while executing with discipline.
- Take accountability seriouslyfor the work the people and the outcomes.
- Care deeply about building resilient environments and resilient teams
Please note that the Day in the Life section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.
RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Company
RES restores our nation’s lands and waters at every scale, from a farmer’s excess acreage to national park-sized projects. We are the nation’s largest dedicated nature-based solutions provider.