LJA · 3 hours ago
Project Director - Environmental
Naples, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expLJA is an employee-owned company that offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration with skilled leaders. The Project Director will oversee business development within the environmental sector, manage a team, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while preparing technical reports and coordinating project activities.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Initially carrying out site investigations, collecting, processing, and evaluating off-site and on-site data, processing and interpreting biological, physical, chemical, geographical, and geological data for preparing environmental reports and work plans accordingly
Interviewing, managing, and training additional staff as the need arises to add such staff
Coordinating with external scientists, engineers, and other regulators, providing technical assistance to engineers and program managers for project design alternatives, and maintaining the project standards as per the guidelines by regulatory authorities
Preparation of and QAQC of technical reports, preparation of progress reports in accordance with other organizational operations
Coordinating with suppliers, fieldwork coordinators, subcontractors, and other field staff, supervising the fieldwork for accomplishing the project work for the organization
Preparation of Level of Effort estimates and scopes of work, coordination and management of subconsultants LOE and scopes, preparation of proposals and subconsultant agreements
Managing the contract discussions with third-party contractors, local planning authorities, and other project-specific personnel for carrying out the project responsibilities efficiently
Maintain and utilize up to data guidance documents and tool kits to be used in compliance with all regulatory entities for which technical reports and NEPA documents are prepared by the organization
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor of Science
Working knowledge of CWA, ESA, ASTM, and NEPA processes, including permitting and mitigation
Strong communication skills and Ability to build strong relationships
15+ years of experience
Preferred
Master's preferred, in one of the following or related fields: Marine Biology, Rangeland Ecology, Ecology, Soil Science, Geography
Benefits
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
Company
LJA
Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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