Project Manager III

Eocene Environmental Group is seeking a Project Manager III in Des Moines, IA. The role involves overseeing project managers, providing guidance on financial management, and supporting business development in environmental engineering. The PM III will lead the Watershed Planning and Engineering Design Team, focusing on stream and wetland restoration. Responsibilities include mentorship, career development, and ensuring project success. Full-time employees receive benefits like medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
Benefit

Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k and 401k match opportunities

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)
Paid Time Off Volunteer Time Bereavement TimeFLSA Status:
Full Time, Exempt

Reports To:

Director - Environmental 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 III (PM III) will report to and assist the service line leaders in ensuring projects within the region are managed successfully and to help provide guidance to project managers and project coordinators. They will provide direction regarding financial management, forecasting, and business development. They will work closely with Eocene division leadership to develop, build, and maintain successful business relationships and ensure Eocene's long-term success.

Department-specific responsibilities:
The PM III position will lead the Watershed Planning and Engineering Design Team by supporting a growing group of engineers and technicians, and environmental scientists experienced in stream, riparian, and wetland restoration, mitigation banking, green infrastructure, general stormwater management, survey, environmental engineering, civil engineering, and hydraulic and hydrologic analysis. Familiarity with stream geomorphology, functions and values of wetlands, and water quality and quantity issues in the Midwest is highly desirable.

This position will primarily provide direction and oversight of project managers but may occasionally serve as PM IV on larger projects. In addition to being a team leader, this position will identify and spearhead business development opportunities in the Midwest and provide support for business development in environmental engineering throughout the company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

Project Manager Supervision Provide career development goals, meet regularly, write and deliver quarterly reviews, and advocate for career advancement as applicable

Provide mentorship to junior project managers

Ensure project managers are continually advancing in their certifications and credentials

Oversee and meet regularly to ensure project managers and regional coordinators have the resources and tools they need, and resolve issues so that their region and projects can run successfully and profitably

Assist with the population of the regional dashboard tab, which reports various operational, fiscal, and business development metrics

Train, counsel, & discipline employees as necessary based on Policies and Procedures Assist with preparing comprehensive training programs and providing training to staff

Business Development Work with Eocene Environmental Division Business Development Group to:
Identify and pursue water resource-specific, engineering design, and construction observation project opportunities.

Attend and present at industry events to promote project and staff expertise and increase exposure of Eocene's Environmental Division.

Contact and meet with prospective and current clients, establish lines of communication for follow-up.

Add Eocene Environmental Division to bid lists for future opportunities.

Assist with participation and preparation of new business

and approve formal proposals in response to Requests For Proposals (RFP).Attend regional conferences

Assist with proposal submissions and contract startups

Regional Management Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control visits with clients per the QA/QC procedure to ensure regions within the Environmental…