Program Manager – Natural Resources
Sequoia Ecological Consulting
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Walnut Creek • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $124,800 - $160,160 per year
About the role
- Foster a safe, collaborative, and inclusive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning
- Lead technical and grant writing efforts for Sequoia and/or its clients
- Build a team dedicated to work on the line(s) of business they oversee
- Supervise, mentor, and coach all levels of staff
- Provide program support to HR team in hiring, onboarding, and offboarding employees assigned to their program(s)
- Ensure highest quality and accuracy in planning, implementing, and completing all assigned program projects
- Conduct regular project reviews and pursue operational adjustments to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Maintain and cultivate new relationships within the environmental consulting industry
- Participate in senior leadership initiatives and identify growth and engagement opportunities for staff
- Act as an external lead for Sequoia representing the firm at virtual or in-person conferences and other events
Requirements
- Progressive success working as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Program Manager for at least 10 years
- Demonstrated success working as a senior-level Project Manager for at least 4 years
- Demonstrated success supervising teams for at least 5 years
- Proven capability of mentoring new supervisors
- Thorough understanding of FESA, CESA, CWA Sections 401 and 404, CFGC Section 1600, CEQA, NEPA, and other federal and state regulatory requirements
- Routinely viewed by peers, principals, and other employees as a technical expert
- Routinely relied upon by other employees as a leader and mentor
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire teams and individuals; effectively negotiate, communicate, listen, and influence; and build and improve team performance
- Demonstrated, clear understanding of Sequoia’s mission, vision, and values
- Ability to manage complex projects independently without supervision
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, planning, or related field
- Sophisticated understanding of California flora/fauna and/or regulatory environment
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication and editing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Familiarity with GIS mapping tools and ability to navigate existing tools.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Project ManagementGrant WritingRegulatory ComplianceMentoringTeam SupervisionComplex Project ManagementEnvironmental ScienceGIS MappingTechnical ExpertiseCommunication Skills
Soft skills
LeadershipCollaborationKnowledge SharingContinuous LearningMotivationNegotiationInfluencingListeningTeam Performance ImprovementRelationship Building