[Hiring] Natural Resources Project Manager @SWCA Environmental Consultants

Role Description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, self-motivated Natural Resources Project Manager with strong interpersonal skills and experience in natural resources management and biological studies. This individual will successfully drive our projects through all phases from early planning and permitting to construction.

This Natural Resources Project Manager should have technical experience in a range of activities such as:

• Biological and wetland surveys
• Federal, state, and local wetland regulations
• Endangered Species Act compliance
• Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting
• Agency interactions at all levels

This individual will provide natural resources, cultural resources, and permitting services to clients across a variety of market sectors, supporting project development and regulatory compliance needs. Experience supporting energy development projects is a plus. Skills include:

• Ability to manage small to medium-sized projects
• Track milestones within schedule and budget expectations
• Support or be responsible for QA/QC oversight of field data and technical deliverables

This is a regular, benefited, full-time remote position. Candidates must be located in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, or Tennessee, with a preference for those located in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Four years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in natural resources, permitting, environmental consulting, or related
• Two years of experience managing projects and/or providing natural resources, cultural resources, and permitting services to clients
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word)
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting laws and processes

Requirements

• Serve as a project manager or task lead on projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring budgets, schedules, safety, and quality standards are met
• Coordinate and support multidisciplinary teams providing natural resources, cultural resources, and permitting services to clients
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical support to staff-level biologists and field teams
• Lead biological field assessments, wetland delineations, and regulatory permit applications for federal, state, and local agencies
• Manage and lead project teams supporting energy, infrastructure, land development, and other client projects, including FERC-regulated projects and third-party NEPA documentation
• Act as the regulatory and permit compliance liaison between agencies and clients, proactively addressing compliance issues
• Work closely with corporate accounting to review invoices, expenditures, and project audits
• Provide peer review for technical reports and environmental permits, ensuring scientific and professional integrity
• Implement and enforce SWCA's safety procedures and ethical standards
• Communicate effectively with diverse project stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, field crews, trade workers, clients, and third parties
• Support business development by building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to capture plans and proposals
• Utilize strong organizational, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills in project execution and stakeholder engagement

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life, and disability coverage
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in SWCA’s 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust
• Support for career development through conference attendance, internal and external training, and education reimbursement
• Bonuses for qualifying publications

Company Description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 100% employee-owned company that offers a full range of environmental services. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges, all while staying true to our commitment to employee ownership. At SWCA, we live our core values every day: we collaborate as #OneSWCA, we’re #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices across the country, we’re proud to be one of the largest environmental compliance firms in the U.S. and to rank among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. In alignment with this commitment, we post good faith pay ranges in all job postings.

An employee in this Southeast based position can expect a salary of $73,710.00 to $95,550.00 /year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package.

SWCA continues to invest in our people. We value the skills and experience of our internal team members and strongly encourage qualified employees to apply for open positions. We believe in promoting from within whenever possible, offering meaningful opportunities for career growth.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.