Job Description
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, self-motivated Natural Resources Project Manager with strong interpersonal skills and experience in natural resources management and biological studies. This individual will successfully drive our projects through all phases from early planning and permitting to construction.
This Natural Resources Project Manager should have technical experience in a range of activities such as biological and wetland surveys; federal, state and local wetland regulations; Endangered Species Act compliance; Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting; and agency interactions at all levels. Skills include the ability to manage small to medium-sized projects, and track milestones within schedule and budget expectations. You will also support or be responsible for QA/QC oversight of field data to support report-writing and permitting.
This is a regular, benefited, full-time position. This position is based out of our Pensacola, FL office but can be distributed through Florida.
What you will accomplish:- Serve as a project manager or task lead on projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring budgets, schedules, safety, and quality standards are met.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide technical support to staff-level biologists and field teams.
- Lead biological field assessments, wetland delineations, and regulatory permit applications for agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Develop erosion and sedimentation control plans and conduct inspections during active construction.
- Manage and lead project teams working on generation projects, including FERC-regulated projects and third-party NEPA documentation.
- Act as the regulatory and permit compliance liaison between agencies and clients, proactively addressing compliance issues.
- Work closely with corporate accounting to review invoices, expenditures, and project audits.
- Provide peer review for technical reports and environmental permits, ensuring scientific and professional integrity.
- Implement and enforce SWCA’s safety procedures and ethical standards.
- Communicate effectively with diverse project stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, field crews, trade workers, and third parties.
- Support business development by building client relationships and contributing to capture plans.
- Utilize strong organizational, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills in project execution and stakeholder engagement.
- Bachelor's degree in an environmental related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 7 years of permitting and natural resource related experience.
- Experience in energy generation, transmission, and/or oil and gas.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting laws and processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in regulatory permitting in the state of Florida.
- FERC related infrastructure project experience.
- Experience in solar generation, transmission, and oil & gas projects in the Southeast.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Pensacola, FL based position can expect a salary of $73,710.00 to $95,550.00 /year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.
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