LaBella Associates

Environmental Project Manager

LaBella Associates

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia

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About the role

  • We are currently hiring an Environmental Project Manager in our Environmental Division in Virginia.
  • The Environmental Division at LaBella provides a full range of environmental due diligence services from initial assessment to remediation. The Environmental Project Manager must have experience with wetland/stream delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, and stormwater compliance inspections.
  • This position requires both office and field work; the successful candidate should expect to be out in the field up to 25% of the time mentoring junior staff and involve report writing and client communication. The successful candidate will help with the management of a wide variety of projects ranging from private land development and public sector jobs, while communicating with the Client the results of field studies and next steps.
  • Duties
  • Work directly with Southeast Regional Environmental Manager with workload, capacity, and growing services.
  • Attend divisional project manager meetings and work closely within divisional leadership to brainstorm ideas.
  • Review technical reports, prepare proposals and lead proposal teams as necessary for projects related to wetland/stream delineations, Section 401/404 permits, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, NEPA level studies and/or stormwater compliance inspections.
  • Conduct field studies (i.e. wetland delineation, habitat surveys, stormwater inspections, etc.) with junior staff and/or independently
  • Project management, including tracking project budgets, heavy client interaction, scheduling staff, reviewing deliverables, interacting with agency representatives, etc.
  • Maintain/nurture existing client relationships with the Southeast Regional Environmental Manager.
  • Continue building technical expertise and encourage staff to build technical expertise.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or engineering.
  • 7-10+ years of environmental consulting experience in wetland/stream delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, NEPA level studies and/or stormwater compliance inspections.
  • Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) and/or VDEQ Dual Inspector, a plus
  • Additional experience or general knowledge in additional environmental due diligence services, such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and/or Brownfields Redevelopment is a plus, but not a requirement.
  • Experience leading and mentoring junior staff.
  • Strong communication skills (active listening, written and oral).
  • Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude.
  • Strong project management skills (scope, budget, schedule, client interaction).
  • Excellent technical writing ability.
  • Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Oversees staff working on projects to ensure work is done correctly and within budget.
  • Client and regulatory correspondence.
  • Technical report writing and review.