Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring a Senior or Principal Environmental Project Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects in Georgia and the Southeast. The role oversees project delivery and regulatory compliance, develops client relationships and business, and provides technical leadership and mentorship, particularly in aquatic resources, wetland science, permitting, and environmental compliance.
Responsibilities
- Strategically consults on and leads complex projects in pursuit of client objectives, overseeing the technical approach and ensuring quality assurance and quality control
- Leads by example in both technical and soft skills, navigating client and team priorities to deliver projects that meet professional and oversight agency standards
- Innovates standards and practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of client projects and outcomes, ensuring alignment with industry and regulatory standards. Serves as a go-to technical expert and consultant, providing novel project strategies and applying technical excellence that considers client needs to meet project requirements
- Continuously guides projects, executing accountability for the performance of projects or delegated tasks and ensuring that project milestones are met and outcomes align with SWCA’s values and client expectations. Assesses risks and implements strategies for problem-solving. Revises or suggests revisions to project scopes, schedules, and budgets as necessary to meet evolving project requirements and ensure successful outcomes
- Drives business growth and client success through technical excellence, innovation, and development of new methods and standards that advance SWCA's technical reputation. Contributes to SWCA's strategic planning
- Champions cross-disciplinary collaboration, working closely with specialists to provide comprehensive technical support for projects
- Mentors staff for impactful influence, coaching others in technical excellence, leadership, and strategy, and also develops specialized programs and protocols. Fosters team development and cross-training, modeling and promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members to enhance project outcomes, as well as team depth and redundancy
- Establishes and grows effective consultative relationships with external and internal clients and/or agency regulators and industry partners (if applicable) to support successful projects
- Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications
- Performs related work as assigned
- Grows client base to support building the Georgia team, responsible for hiring and developing team to support work
- Provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in aquatic resources, wetland science, permitting, and environmental compliance, guiding complex assessments and project strategies
- Leads permitting strategies, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance efforts to support successful project outcomes
- Develops and advises on avoidance, minimization, mitigation, restoration, and compensatory mitigation strategies to address environmental constraints and regulatory requirements
- Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by providing strategic guidance on regulatory risk, project feasibility, and environmental constraints
- Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety
Skills
- Eight (8) years of relevant industry experience and expertise, including four (4) years of managing projects and some experience managing others
- Ten (10) years of relevant industry experience and expertise, including five (5) years of managing projects and some experience managing others
- Eight (8) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including four (4) years of managing projects and some experience managing others
- Or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education
- Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience, including four (4) or more years managing projects
- Demonstrated expertise in wetland science and aquatic resources, including delineations and jurisdictional determinations
- Strong experience with Clean Water Act permitting, including Sections 404 and 401
- Proven experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies
- Track record of managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and invoicing
- Demonstrated client management and business development experience as a seller doer
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
- Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet SWCA's driver requirements
- The ideal candidate will have Southeast project/client experience, preferably in energy markets
- Twelve (12) years of related experience, seven (7) years managing projects, and PMP certification is preferred
- Ideally in Florida or the Southeast
- Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Twelve (12) or more years of experience, including seven (7) or more years managing projects
- PMP certification
- Professional Wetland Scientist certification or similar credentials
- Experience with mitigation strategy, restoration, or mitigation banking
- Familiarity with Florida specific permitting and regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting infrastructure, energy, or land development projects
- Established relationships with clients and regulatory agencies in Georgia or the Southeast
Benefits
- Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexibility for hybrid/remote work
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