The Pizzo Group ยท 2 weeks ago
Ecological Restoration Project Manager - FPDDC
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years expThe Pizzo Group is seeking an Ecological Restoration Project Manager to oversee all aspects of ecological restoration projects. This role involves managing project operations, resource allocation, and team leadership to ensure compliance with ecological standards and deliver high-quality restoration outcomes.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Manage all project work and key staff with a focus on administrative operations, including invoicing and documentation
Perform scouting and develop proposals for high-level project estimates
Schedule and coordinate multiple crews and resource types (hand crews, machine crews, subcontractors) for long-term tasks
Oversee project execution to ensure compliance with ecological restoration standards and client expectations
Prepare and manage full project budgets and estimates for crews, equipment, and subcontractors
Provide technical guidance on species identification, herbicide application, and restoration methodologies
Monitor environmental and biological conditions to adjust project plans proactively
Deliver follow-up recommendations for ongoing habitat management
Collaborate with Contracting Manager to review project goals, specifications, and organize and communicate work schedules, equipment needs, and material reservations with the superintendent
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of schedule changes and project
Act as the primary project contact for clients during project
Coordinate with superintendent, ensuring quality control and adherence to compliance and documentation
Maintain accurate records of field activities using GPS and ArcGIS
Ensure pesticide applications are supervised by licensed personnel
Support contract compliance including inspections, notifications, and documentation
Qualification
Required
+ Degree in Natural Resource Sciences, Ecology, Biology, or related field plus five (5) years of experience with Midwest or Southwest Great Lakes ecosystems
Minimum ten (10) years of experience without an applicable degree
Proven experience managing multiple crews for ecological restoration projects, including hand crews, machine crews, and subcontractors
Proficient in scheduling and resource allocation for long-term projects
Advanced knowledge of native and non-native woody and herbaceous species during both dormant and growing seasons
Expertise in herbicide application methods and integrated pest management techniques
Strong understanding of effective timing for species control and adaptive management strategies
Advanced working knowledge of selective restoration methods and materials for highly diverse and imperiled plant communities
Proficient in project estimating, budgeting, and reporting
Ability to identify and mitigate environmental challenges (rain, heat, freeze, thaw) and biological conditions affecting project success
Preferred
Experience supervising restoration work on high-quality natural
Familiarity with DuPage County ecological standards and restoration
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to adapt to environmental and biological conditions during project
Benefits
A full list of our competitive benefits will be provided upon request and at the interview stage
Company
The Pizzo Group
Experts in ecological restoration and native plants.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase