Climate Resiliency Project Manager

beBee Careers is hiring a Climate Resiliency Project Manager in Springfield, IL. The role involves leading and managing climate resiliency projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, and deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with clients and partners. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in engineering or planning, with a strong understanding of climate change risks and resiliency strategies.
Climate Resiliency Project Manager Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Climate Resiliency Project Manager to join our team. This role will involve executing and delivering resiliency projects, contributing to the rapid growth of this service, and working with seasoned Resiliency professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the execution of research, analytic, design, and stakeholder engagement tasks with an emphasis in climate resiliency and adaptation.
• Effectively manage project/task schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Lead the production of high-quality deliverable work products.
• Cary out quality reviews of deliverables produced by others.
• Mentor junior staff in the proper planning and execution of project tasks.
• Manage and effectively participate in teams consisting of in-house staff and external partners.
• Identify and draw on expertise from multiple disciplines, including planning, natural and social sciences, engineering, and architecture, to solve technical problems.
• Maintain regular and constructive communication with clients and project team members.
• Establish and maintain relationships with current and potential clients and teaming partners.
• Develop project/task technical approaches, scopes, and fees for proposals.
Requirements:
• + years of professional experience in engineering (at least 3+ years managing engineering / planning projects)
• Demonstrated knowledge of climate change risk/resiliency subject matter and experience applying it in projects.
• Understanding of climate resiliency / sustainability needs on the East Coast and/or Great Lakes, with a focus on land use strategy, coastal resiliency, maritime/riverine infrastructure development, utility sustainability and vulnerability.
• Ability to effectively communicate resiliency design concepts to clients, participating in project scoping and pricing activities and proposal presentations, and coordinating with clients to ensure an ongoing positive relationship.
• Experience leading tasks/projects, managing budgets and schedules for successful project execution.