LJA · 22 hours ago
Project Coordinator III - Environmental
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLJA is an employee-owned company offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator III in Environmental services. The role involves leading field teams for various environmental assessments, preparing technical reports, and coordinating with clients and agencies to ensure project success.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead field team(s) to complete a variety of field tasks including Waters of the United States delineation, threatened and endangered species studies, habitat assessments, etc
Organize and schedule field surveys and clearly communicate with team members
Communicate with adjacent LJA sectors – land development, surveying, transportation, etc
Communicate with clients about field assessment results, project status and schedule
Preparation of draft aquatic resources reports, threatened and endangered species reports, habitat assessment reports, ecology reports, environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, etc
Perform GIS services such as exhibit preparation, wetland delineation maps, etc
Attend meetings with clients. LJAES staff and LJA upper management
Draft budgets and proposals, complete bill review and approve invoices for their respective projects
Advanced knowledge of environmental regulatory process and procedures of various state and federal agencies; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mobile District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s South Carolina Ecological Field Office, South Carolina Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), etc
Proficient in performing tasks required for projects under Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), etc
Excellent writing, communication, and client engagement skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
USACE Wetland Delineation Course (Required)
Excellent writing, communication, and client engagement skills
Preferred
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
Certified Arborist (CA)
Certified Wetland Delineator (CWD)
Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act Consultation
Compensatory Wetland and Stream Mitigation
Natural Channel Design (NCD)
Certified Natural Resources Professional (CNRP)
Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
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.
Founded in 1972
1001-5000 employees
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