Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Straughan is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join our Natural Resources Business Unit who has the passion to lead and deliver complex, quality projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and primary point of contact for client team.
• Perform management role in hybrid office/virtual capacity as needed from Straughan office and/or client site.
• Manage small and larger multi-discipline projects and client relationships, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project managers, contractors, and agency representatives.
• Serve as liaison with Federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; obtain permits and modifications; track permit conditions and commitments.
• Oversee preparation and submittal of Forest Conservation Plans, Wetland Delineations/Wetland Impact Plates, Planting Plans, and similar environmental documents.
• Collaborate on mitigation site and stream stabilization design and provide remedial action recommendations.
• Conduct field investigations and scoping meetings.
• Support construction projects by reviewing submittals, answering RFI’s, and conducting field visits to ensure compliance with the contract drawings and specifications.
• Manage direct reports, subcontractor staff, and mentor junior staff.
• Manage the quality, timeliness, and financial aspects of projects including the development of scope, budgets and proposals necessary for contract negotiation
• Develop proposals and lead business development efforts for designated clients.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geomorphology, or related field

Experience

Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills a must. Experience with providing environmental consulting services (assessments and permitting) and practical experience with wetland/stream restoration design. Ability to pass background check.

Desired Qualifications

• PWS and/or ISA Certified Arborist with experience in Mid-Atlantic region
• Transportation, Energy, and/or Utility sector experience
• Experience navigating local, state, federal environmental regulations
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Business development and marketing experience for technical services
• Proficiency in regional plant identification and soil and hydrology evaluation
• Develop construction specifications and cost estimates
• Rosgen Certified or similar training
• Proficiency using GIS, including experience with geodatabases, collecting/importing/manipulating data, creating mapping, and using related field equipment
• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with water budgets, hydrology & hydraulic analyses, sediment transport, landscape plans, HEC-RAS, and/or TR-55/TR-20

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Direct Reports

• 1 to 5 direct reports

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