Project Manager – Biologist, Ecologist

Stantec

Project Manager leading environmental services projects and biological surveys for power utility sector. Involvement in multi-disciplinary project management and client interaction in California utilities.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeFresno • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multi-discipline program or project schedules, deliverables, budgets, staff, and project record
Develop effective and efficient work-flow processes and communication plans
Provide planning and permitting support for electrical transmission siting and licensing projects
Lead preparation and review of technical documents
Mentor a team of high performers through coaching and training staff
Develop and mentor a team of high performers through coaching and training staff
Interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and agencies
Conduct project site visits, mentor staff, and/or attend meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Familiarity with utility environmental review process and permitting assessment process
Past project management experience in natural resources planning and permitting within California
Minimum 5 years of experience performing environmental planning and permitting work for California Independent Operated Utilities (IOUs)
Experience with Habitat Conservation Plans, Natural Resource Management Strategies, Environmental Constraints Assessments
Ability to validate and accurately analyze information and make sound decisions
Ability to manage risks and safety appropriately
Effectiveness in resource planning and results delivery
Ability to prioritize and balance workloads to achieve goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per year
Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementenvironmental planningpermittingnatural resources planningHabitat Conservation PlansNatural Resource Management StrategiesEnvironmental Constraints Assessmentsrisk managementworkflow processestechnical document preparation

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringcoachingteam leadershipinterpersonal skillsdecision makingprioritizationworkload balancingresults deliveryeffectiveness