What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Project Manager position at LaBella Associates?
We are currently hiring an Environmental Project Manager in our Environmental Division in Virginia.
The Environmental Division at LaBella provides a full range of environmental due diligence services from initial assessment to remediation. The Environmental Project Manager must have experience with wetland/stream delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, and stormwater compliance inspections.
This position requires both office and field work; the successful candidate should expect to be out in the field up to 25% of the time mentoring junior staff and involve report writing and client communication. The successful candidate will help with the management of a wide variety of projects ranging from private land development and public sector jobs, while communicating with the Client the results of field studies and next steps.
Duties
- Work directly with Southeast Regional Environmental Manager with workload, capacity, and growing services
- Attend divisional project manager meetings and work closely within divisional leadership to brainstorm ideas
- Review technical reports, prepare proposals and lead proposal teams as necessary for projects related to wetland/stream delineations, Section 401/404 permits, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, NEPA level studies and/or stormwater compliance inspections
- Conduct field studies (i.e. wetland delineation, habitat surveys, stormwater inspections, etc.) with junior staff and/or independently
- Project management, including tracking project budgets, heavy client interaction, scheduling staff, reviewing deliverables, interacting with agency representatives, etc
- Maintain/nurture existing client relationships with the Southeast Regional Environmental Manager
- Continue building technical expertise and encourage staff to build technical expertise
- B.S. degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or engineering
- 7-10 years of environmental consulting experience in wetland/stream delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, NEPA level studies and/or stormwater compliance inspections
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) and/or VDEQ Dual Inspector, a plus
- Additional experience or general knowledge in additional environmental due diligence services, such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and/or Brownfields Redevelopment is a plus, but not a requirement
- Experience leading and mentoring junior staff
- Strong communication skills (active listening, written and oral)
- Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude
- Strong project management skills (scope, budget, schedule, client interaction)
- Excellent technical writing ability
- Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Oversees staff working on projects to ensure work is done correctly and within budget
- Client and regulatory correspondence
- Technical report writing and review
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
o Flexible Work Schedule
o Health/Dental Insurance
o 401k Plan with Employer Match
o Short & Long Term Disability
o Profit Sharing
o Paid Time Off
o Leadership Development Program
o Fitness Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Referral Bonus Program
o Wellness Program
o Team Building Events
o Community Service Events