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Colliers Engineering & Design · 20 hours ago

Project Manager - Environmental Natural Resources

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$88K/yr - $134K/yr

8+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager to join their Environmental Services Discipline. The role involves leading environmental field surveys, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while contributing to the protection of natural resources.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead environmental field surveys including wetland and stream delineations, functional assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys

Manage, direct, and supervise the work efforts of assigned staff and coordinate the technical and managerial direction provided by Management regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects

Prepare and review wetland delineation reports and other environmental reports documenting field findings with senior project manager guidance and review

Utilize ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Field Maps to collect field data, process field data and create maps for reports

Conduct desktop assessments and feasibility studies of potential project sites

Research federal, state and local permitting requirements for potential projects

Prepare and submit applications for permits including and respond to permitting agencies regarding questions or comments on applications and project details

Attend wetland boundary confirmation and jurisdictional determination site visits with federal and state agencies

Prepare and submit local environmental and zoning permit applications

Responsible for coordinating with project team, including design engineers to ensure permit requirements are met

Responsible for staying up to date on federal and state regulations pertaining to protected natural resources

Attend client specific safety training when required

Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices

Be responsive to others and share information to improve efficiency and help others achieve goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate

Oversee multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables

Prepare technical proposals (scope, schedule, budget) and support business development team efforts

Appropriately delegate project assignments to internal teams and mentor junior staff

Support partners, account leads, and senior personnel on project execution and account maintenance

Develop and expand client accounts via high-quality, dependable project delivery

Participate in the continued growth and development of the consulting practice

Working in various terrains and environments throughout the year

Qualification

Environmental consulting experienceWetland delineation expertiseESRI ArcGIS Pro knowledgeProject management skillsPlant identification skillsPermitting processTechnical report writingField investigation skillsVerbal communication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field

8-10+ years' relevant experience in environmental consulting

Familiarity with NY wetland delineations with documented experience required

Able to perform field investigations independently

Plant identification skills required

Strong technical report writing skills (proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and verbal communication skills

Experience with project management tasks and tools including preparation of work plans, budget tracking/reporting, and project schedule tracking

Strong technical skills in scoping environmental investigations, and with collecting, analyzing and interpreting environmental data

Knowledge of NY State and Federal permitting process required

Intermediate operational knowledge of ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro

Knowledge of use of instruments used to assess natural resources

Ability to easily access natural resources information available online

Experience with subcontractor agreements, coordination and oversight

Willingness to travel as dictated by project/client needs

Understand the importance of health & safety with Colliers Engineering & Design projects

A valid drivers license

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

A company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

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