Job Title: Senior Natural Resources Manager
Location: Pittsburg, PA
About Us:
This national and leading multidisciplinary firm is dedicated to earning the trust of each client by not only solving complex environmental issues, but my keeping integrity throughout the work they do. This firm has shown continuous and steady growth throughout the country, specifically in the environmental division. Offering multiple tracks for growth and clear goals, they help each individual employee become a leader. Along with this, they maintain strong and stable project flow by winning large complex projects as well as smaller and municipal projects, keeping diversity in the type of work they do. They are looking for a Senior Natural Resources Manager to lead and grow their environmental division in the Northeast.
Job Summary:
The Senior Natural Resources Manager will lead projects and teams focused on the management, restoration, and conservation of natural resources across various landscapes. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, this role involves both technical leadership and client-facing responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in environmental regulations, habitat restoration, and land management, and will play a key role in business development efforts. A Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification is highly preferred, and the ability to bring over existing client relationships and project work is a key asset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead and manage complex natural resources projects, including habitat restoration, wetlands delineation, environmental assessments, permitting, and land management plans. Ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
- Business Development: Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, nurturing existing client relationships, and leveraging your industry network to secure new projects. Develop proposals, conduct client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
- Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing technical guidance and delivering high-quality service. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
- Team Management: Mentor and guide junior staff, providing technical oversight and fostering professional development. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs.
- Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise in natural resource management, including wetlands, aquatic systems, vegetation, and wildlife habitats. Stay current on environmental regulations and best practices in natural resource management.
- Permitting & Compliance: Oversee permitting processes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA). Manage environmental reviews and mitigation planning.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies to enhance the company's natural resources practice, expanding the scope of services and identifying opportunities for innovation in resource management.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in natural resource management, environmental consulting, or a related field.
- Proven success in managing large-scale projects and leading teams in natural resource management, conservation, and restoration.
- Strong business development experience, with the ability to bring in new projects and maintain a robust client base.
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification is highly preferred.
- A network of industry contacts and clients that can be leveraged to bring new business to the firm is a significant advantage.
- Skills:
- Expertise in natural resource management, wetlands science, habitat restoration, and environmental permitting.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong business development skills, including proposal writing, contract negotiation, and client relationship management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information to clients and stakeholders.
- Leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage and guide junior staff and interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with environmental software and GIS tools, as well as general office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
