Project execution & delivery
Own end-to-end execution of assigned grassland regeneration and other natural capital projects – from planning through monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) – ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Build and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers; proactively identify issues and drive resolution before they become blockers
Take full accountability for project-level KPI delivery – including project-ready acreage targets, MRV timelines, and budget adherence – and maintain clear visibility into performance against targets at all times
Coordinate field operations, soil sampling campaigns, data collection, and technical partner workflows across multiple ranch / project sites and geographies
Implement and enforce Cultivo's standard operating procedures across all project activities — ensuring consistency and repeatability in how projects are planned, executed, and documented, and flagging gaps or improvements as you encounter them in the field
Ensure project compliance with relevant carbon registry standards, regulatory requirements, and Cultivo’s internal quality frameworks
Stakeholder management & communication
Lead direct engagement with and serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders on your projects, including landowners, ranchers, technical partners, auditors, regulatory bodies, and community members – many of whom operate primarily in Spanish – throughout the project lifecycle, from onboarding and relationship-building through ongoing communication, practice attestation, and issue resolution
Manage contractor and supplier relationships end-to-end: sourcing, onboarding, performance management, and contract negotiations
Provide regular, clear, and concise project updates to internal leadership and external partners; proactively flag risks and tradeoffs with proposed solutions
Navigate complex, multi-party dynamics with diplomacy and clarity, building trust across cultures, sectors, and levels of technical sophistication
Operational excellence & systems building
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Cultivo’s project management systems, templates, and standard operating procedures
Provide input into Cultivo’s technology platforms based on frontline project experience and stakeholder feedback
Support cross-functional initiatives and contribute to company-wide operational planning, including resource allocation and capacity management

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience, ideally in renewable energy, land restoration, agriculture, natural resource management, carbon markets, or similar project-based environments
Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception through completion – especially in environments with distributed teams, international counterparties, and ambiguous or evolving requirements
Proven ability to plan and execute on course-corrections in inherited projects, as needed
Proven ability to manage project finances, control costs, and hold projects to budget and timeline commitments
Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and third-party technical partners, including contract negotiation and performance management
Familiarity with the voluntary carbon credit market strongly preferred – particularly grassland restoration and improved forest management – and the related registries and standards bodies
Experience with regulatory, permitting, and compliance requirements in project contexts
Fully bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal) at a professional/native level
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills – you bring structure to complexity and can manage multiple concurrent workstreams without dropping balls
Strong written and verbal communication – you can distill complex project dynamics into clear updates, escalations, and recommendations
Proactive, independent, and resourceful – you have a bias toward action and can operate effectively with minimal oversight in a fast-moving startup environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Renewables, or a related field
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred but not required if experience speaks for itself
Willingness and enthusiasm for occasional international travel for project needs (primarily Latin America)
Based in the United States – with a preference for candidates located near our Berkeley or New York City hubs

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including equity options and annual bonus
Access to health insurance and retirement plan
Remote working with access to co-working spaces in specific geographies
Flexible work hours with emphasis on results
Six months paid parental leave
Unlimited paid vacation
Opportunities for personal and professional growth in an innovative and supportive environment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementdata collectionrisk managementstakeholder engagementcontract negotiationperformance managementcompliance managementcarbon credit marketsoil sampling

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsproactiveindependentresourcefuldiplomacytrust buildingrelationship managementproblem-solving

Certifications

PMPCAPMproject management certification