SWCA Environmental Consultants · 1 day ago
Principal Project Manager - Natural Resources
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $152K/yr
10+ years expSWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Principal Project Manager to support their growing business in the Rocky Mountain Front Range/Great Plains and other parts of the Midwest USA. This role involves pursuing project opportunities, managing clients and projects, and directing multidisciplinary field studies while mentoring staff in a dynamic consulting environment.
Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and grow client relationships, leading business development efforts with both new and existing clients
Expand SWCA’s presence by networking with clients, agencies, and industry organizations to grow the regional client base in a diversity of natural resource and cultural resources services
Identify and assess sales opportunities, oversee proposal development, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership overseeing operations in the Rocky Mountain Front Range/Great Plains and other parts of the Midwest USA
Lead and manage multidisciplinary projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to completion
Oversee the technical execution and financial performance of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring effective coordination with clients and regulatory agencies
Proactively manage project scope, schedule, and budget to prevent cost overruns and ensure deliverables meet quality standards
Provide technical oversight and prepare reports, including biological resources reports, biological assessments, wetland reports, National Environmental Policy Act documentation, and other natural resources project deliverables related to the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act (Section 404), and other regulatory, permitting, and compliance requirements
Leads by example in both technical and soft skills, navigating client and team priorities to deliver projects that meet professional and oversight agency standards
Innovates standards and practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of client projects and outcomes, ensuring alignment with industry and regulatory standards
Mentors staff for impactful influence, coaching others in technical excellence, leadership, and strategy, and also develops specialized programs and protocols
Champions cross-disciplinary collaboration, working closely with project and operational teams to provide comprehensive technical leadership and support for regional and nationwide projects
Represent SWCA at major regional and technical conferences
Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Fish & Wildlife Science, or a related field
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, project management, and business development
At least five (5) years of experience as a Project Manager, overseeing budgets, schedules, and project execution
Proven experience in the Midwest USA, including familiarity with state-specific environmental regulations and permitting
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws (ESA, CWA, NEPA, etc.)
Experience with mitigation planning, NEPA compliance, threatened and endangered species, ecological assessments, stormwater and watershed management, and construction oversight including managing Environmental Inspectors
Possess a Wetland Delineator certification
Experience conducting environmental surveys, permitting, and field implementation for various projects
Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships as a 'seller/doer' in environmental consulting
Preferred
Over twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of relevant industry experience, especially working for consulting firms
At least seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience as a Project Manager, overseeing budgets, schedules, and project execution
An existing client base and established industry connections
Deep expertise in Clean Water Act, Section 404, and wetlands
Previous experience working with and managing transmission, oil/gas, and renewable energy generation clients and projects
Benefits
Performance bonuses
Competitive benefits package
Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
Outstanding corporate culture
Award-winning career development
Company
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Fluder
CEO | President | Director
Jon Kehmeier
Vice President Scientific and Technical Services
Recent News
2025-09-25
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