Environmental Project Manager

Eocene Environmental Group is hiring an Environmental Project Manager to lead utility and environmental projects, manage client relationships, and drive company growth. The role requires strong leadership and experience in environmental consulting. Candidates can work remotely from within the contiguous United States. The position offers a salary between $84,100 and $105,100, and involves travel as needed.
FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary

Reports To: Regional Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $84,100 - $105,100 per year, based on relevant experience

This position is open to remote work; candidates must be located within the contiguous United States.

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

Forestry & Utility Division

Environmental Division

Technology & Innovation Division

Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager will lead utility, water, solar, telecom, and other development projects, acting as a strategic advisor. The role requires attracting and retaining clients while developing strategies to drive company growth and service expansion. Strong leadership and a proven track record in managing complex projects are essential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects

Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources

Track and manage project deliverables

Attend and lead project meetings

Interact and coordinate with various clientele, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies

Document compliance/noncompliance with resource protection measures

Conduct background research and data collection to articulate practical recommendations to clients and regulatory agencies

Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations

Review and approve formal proposals in response to Requests For Proposals (RFP)

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wrights and Eocene Environmental Groups culture of safety and employee ownership

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position will require travel as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Archaeology, Architectural History, or closely related field

5 years professional experience working in environmental consulting or closely related environmental industry

Willingness and ability to travel as required by business demands

Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources

Proven record of successfully managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams

Ability to interpret contracts and scope of work documents and disseminate information to employees

Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines, as well as working in a team setting

Effective communication skills, including:

Able to communicate with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical

Verbal, written, and presentation skills

Ability to train and educate employees

Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Microsoft Teams

Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

9 years professional experience working in environmental consulting or closely related environmental industry

5 years of experience working with Midwest US county, state, and federal agencies: solicitation and coordination

Previous managerial experience

Financial training and/or certifications

Project management training and/or certifications

Strong experience in one, or a combination of experience in; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Sections 106 and 110, Clean Water Act Sections 404, 408, and 10, Endangered Species Act Section 7

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.