Project Manager - Natural Resources
Project Manager - Natural Resources
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Job Description
Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Who are we looking for
Our Central US Region Environmental business is looking for amidseniorlevel Project Manager (Natural Resources)to join their Natural Resources team based out of Baton Rouge LA. In this role you will help lead a growing team of ecologists/scientists manage projects interface with clients assist in the collection of biological data and prepare environmental reports and permit applications for federal state and local government agencies. This role requires a sellerdoer who can balance business development responsibilities with project obligations and personnel mentorship.
The selected candidate will have established client relationships in Louisiana and be able to win work through GHDs existing client base and/or new clients. Preference will be given to candidates experienced with natural resources permitting related to energysector work including pipelines facilities and/or renewables. Maritime & coastal (ports) permitting desirable as well.
In the problem solving business it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.
Our vision is to ensure energy water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.
Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.
Additional responsibilities will include:
- Establish and develop strategic longterm relationships with current clients new clients and prospective teaming partners
- Lead technical projects: maintaining client satisfaction while ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope schedule and budge
- Mentoring and training junior staff
- Conduct field assessments including wetland delineations and habitat assessments for rare threatened or endangered flora and fauna
- Collect chemical and biological data including sampling of surface water sediment macroinvertebrates soil groundwater etc. for purposes of site assessment and/or to support risk assessment projects
- Write and produce technical reports based on field data collection
- Liaise with federal state and municipal regulatory agencies
- Support existing GHD clients with the implementation of efficient and innovative solutions to address their project needs
For success in this position you will possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Approximately five to ten 510 years of experience in environmental consulting or similar experience
- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Science Environmental Management Biology Ecology or related field
- Experience with managing/mentoring staff
- Professional certification such as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or similar preferred
- Expertise with local state and federal environmental regulations and permitting requirements; particularly those associated with USACE Section 10/404 USFWS FERC LDENR LDWF and LDEQ
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fastpaced environment
- Able and willing to travel to job sites as needed for field activities
As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race creed religion national origin citizenship color sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability marital status or veteran status.
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Employment Type
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