Environmental Project Manager

Candidates selected for this position will be assigned to work in one of the following states based on project needs over a period of 2 to 3 years: Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico.

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary

Reports To: Project Manager II

Job Type: Full-Time, Regular

Compensation: $84,000 - $105,000 per year, based on relevant experience

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 Environmental Project Manager will lead utility, water, solar, telecom, and other development projects, acting as a strategic advisor. This 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

• 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

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher focused in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field

• 5-9 years of professional experience working in environmental consulting, or closely related field, navigating environmental restrictions associated with the development of complex large-scale linear infrastructure projects

• Ability to relocate to the project site

• 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

• 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:

• A strong managerial background

• Financial training and/or certifications

• Project management training and/or certifications

• Experience working in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona or New Mexico

• Experience working with State and/or Federal land management agencies

• 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 Section 404, Endangered Species Act Section 7

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