Environmental Project Manager

Eocene Environmental Group

$84K — $105K *
US-AnywhereRemote in West Des Moines, IA
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in environmental consulting or related industry
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Microsoft Teams
  • Organized and dependable work ethic

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams on complex environmental projects
  • Manage client relationships, budgets, and schedules
  • Track project deliverables effectively
  • Facilitate and lead project meetings
  • Coordinate with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
  • Document compliance with environmental regulations
  • Prepare new business presentations and proposals

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity within the contiguous United States
  • Support from a culture of safety and employee ownership
  • Regular attendance and punctuality expected
  • Participation in training and development initiatives
  • Opportunities for travel as required by business demands
Full Job Description

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary

Reports To: Regional Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $84,100 - $105,100 per year, based on relevant experience

Thispositionisopentoremotework; candidatesmustbelocatedwithinthecontiguousUnitedStates.

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager will lead utility, water, solar, telecom, and other development projects, acting as a strategic advisor. The role requires attracting and retaining clients while developing strategies to drive company growth and service expansion. Strong leadership and a proven track record in managing complex projects are essential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects

  • Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources

  • Track and manage project deliverables

  • Attend and lead project meetings

  • Interact and coordinate with various clientele, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies

  • Document compliance/noncompliance with resource protection measures

  • Conduct background research and data collection to articulate practical recommendations to clients and regulatory agencies

  • Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations

  • Review and approve formal proposals in response to Requests For Proposals (RFP)

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wrightand Eocene Environmental Groupculture of safety and employee ownership

  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • Position will require travel as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • BachelorDegree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Archaeology, Architectural History, or closely related field

  • 5 years professional experience working in environmental consulting or closely related environmental industry

  • Willingness and ability to travel as required by business demands

  • Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources

  • Proven record of successfully managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams

  • Ability to interpret contracts and scope of work documents and disseminate information to employees

  • Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines, as well as working in a team setting

  • Effective communication skills, including:

    • Able to communicate with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical

    • Verbal, written, and presentation skills

  • Ability to train and educate employees

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Microsoft Teams

  • Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • 9 years professional experience working in environmental consulting or closely related environmental industry

  • 5 years of experience working with Midwest US county, state, and federal agencies: solicitation and coordination

  • Previous managerial experience

  • Financial training and/or certifications

  • Project management training and/or certifications

  • Strong experience in one, or a combination of experience in; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Sections 106 and 110, Clean Water Act Sections 404, 408, and 10, Endangered Species Act Section 7

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