Verdantas · 1 month ago
Senior Project Manager-Biologist
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expVerdantas is an innovative company redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager specializing in environmental biology to oversee ecological consulting tasks, mentor team members, and provide technical guidance while ensuring compliance with environmental requirements.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
Providing oversight, guidance, and direction for less experienced team members
Coordinating and communicating with construction staff and management to facilitate workflow and ensure compliance with environmental requirements
Identifying potential areas of service improvement; recommending and assisting with developing appropriate solutions
Participating in prospective team member interviews
Participating in manager meetings
Providing oversight and support for team members working in the office
Ensuring a safe, secure, and legal work environment
Performing other tasks and projects as assigned to ensure the overall health and success of the Company
Conducting desktop assessments of special-status species, wetlands, waters, and other sensitive biological resources
Conducting biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat evaluations, habitat mapping, species-specific surveys, nesting bird surveys, botanical inventories, impact assessments, and mitigation monitoring
Conducting environmental training for construction personnel on field projects
Conducting biological compliance monitoring
Preparing daily survey and monitoring reports and more complex technical reports
Implementing habitat and species restoration, enhancement, or management projects
Using various tools and methods (e.g. GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
Conducting literature reviews
Working independently on most projects, including complex ones
Preparing written communications, including emails
Preparing reports for pre-activity surveys, pre-construction surveys, and biological compliance monitoring
Preparing complex technical reports and applications for regulatory permits
Reviewing and understanding the scope, schedule, and budget of work to be completed
Coordinating activities and work products with other team members
Providing and demonstrating task instructions to assigned team members
Monitoring project progress
Meeting deadlines
Following up with stakeholders on the completion or delay of project phases
Preparing and sending project and internal correspondence
Scheduling, attending, or facilitating project meetings
Maintaining project documents and reports
Taking initiative, resolving issues, and identifying improved procedures to ensure client needs are met effectively
Developing, documenting, and continuously refining project systems and processes
Preparing proposals, including scopes and budgets
Ensuring excellent customer service at all levels
Serving assigned team members as their primary point of contact at the Company, including for daily field check-ins and check-outs
Ensuring assigned team members have the tools and skills necessary to perform their roles effectively and satisfy their agreements at the Company
Coaching less experienced team members to help build and strengthen their technical and professional skillsets
Providing routine performance feedback to assigned team members
Ensuring team members follow Company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, botany, or related field
8 or more years or more of professional experience in the biological sciences, including strong field skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
The ability to work independently and be highly responsive to the team
Ability to use and proficiency with various tools and methods (e.g., Google Earth, GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to help conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
Ability to maintain internal motivation for continuous learning
Ability to maintain a positive attitude toward the work we do, places in which we work, and the people we work for and with
Attention to detail and accuracy
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record
Preferred
Advanced degree (M.S., M.A., M.E.M., or Ph.D.) or professional certificate (e.g., GIS, P.M.P.)
Benefits
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Company
Verdantas
Verdantas is a firm that solves complex natural and built environment problems and partners with clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pine Street Capital Partners
2024-05-07Acquired
2023-08-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jesse Kropelnicki
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Patrick Sheridan
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