Job Description

Environmental Project Manager - Utilities, Public Lands

Location: USA-CA-Remote

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition ID: R3790

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Environmental Project Manager (Project or Senior Biologist) based in sunny California.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 80 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3000 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Environmental Intelligence, LLC (EI) is a mission-driven and fast-growing environmental consulting firm with offices in Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena, and San Diego, California. EI has projects throughout southern California and a diverse client base in the renewable energy development, utility infrastructure, oil & gas, residential development, public sectors. EI provides biological consulting, CEQA/NEPA compliance, construction monitoring, wetland delineations, and habitat restoration services. EI is looking for motivated professionals with solid technical skills and a strong entrepreneurial spirit to facilitate their personal growth and the success of our team.

The Environmental Project Manager - Utilities, Public Lands (Project or Senior Biologist) is a leadership position. This person will be responsible for multiple projects, other managers, staffing, quality control, budgets, and business development. The Senior Project Manager will provide technical oversight for EI's projects located in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, and San Diego Counties. Job responsibilities include proposal preparation, team building, subcontracting, budget control, and scheduling for EI's biological, wetland, restoration, and environmental service teams.

Responsibilities may include technical writing (i.e. report writing, mitigation plan preparation), overseeing project compliance with environmental policies and maintaining client interactions on a variety of projects. Other duties may include field team management and providing specialized site assessments. Further, the responsibilities will include maintaining positive relationships with clients and public agencies, report preparation and review, developing and managing project budgets and schedules, business development activities, proposal preparation, task order preparation, and contract compliance. Applicants must show previous managerial experience and evidence of excellent oral and written communication. This position requires daily interaction with staff, clients, and regulatory agencies. Other duties related to this position include marketing, business development, and revenue projections.

Incentives and bonus programs for new clients, contracts, and exceeding revenue/profitability targets. In this role, you will also be expected to:

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs

Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops

Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts

Perform other duties as assigned

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

BS, BA and/or advanced degree in environmental science, environmental studies, or similar field.

7 years of professional experience as an environmental professional with increasing responsibilities; 5 years management experience.

Proven experience working on all aspects of the project including proposal preparation, technical writing, client interactions, and field work (e.g., monitoring, site visits, site assessments).

Ability to work on business development and marketing tasks to support EI's growth.

Experience and training in a specialized field (e.g., environmental policy, wildlife biology, etc.) is preferred.

Demonstrated leadership role managing proposal efforts, contracts, and multiple project efforts simultaneously.

Project management experience in the environmental field on a range of projects with a variety of clients.

Program management experience (e.g., working on high-volume, quick turnaround requests while producing high quality and accurate products).

Ability to create and manage project/program tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel tracking spreadsheets).

Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse groups including field staff, contractors, and clients.

Knowledge of current environmental regulations including CEQA and NEPA.

Experience and training with ArcGIS and GPS technologies for large-scale biological resource inventories is a plus.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges

An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $130,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401k with a competitive 4% employer match

Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance

A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation

Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (phone number removed) or (url removed) for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Want to know more about us? Visit (url removed) and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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About Us

We're blazing new trails. Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees. We're growing rapidly-with a purpose. We're bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon. When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us. You can help lead the way. Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? today to join our Montrose team!

Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. You can read more about EEO compliance here and here as well as information on the pay transparency nondiscrimination provision here. Montrose believes in accessibility for all. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (phone number removed) or (url removed) for assistance.