[Hiring] Senior Project Manager @SWCA Environmental Consultants

Role Description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support our growing business in the Midwest USA. This role is ideal for an experienced environmental professional who thrives in a dynamic consulting environment and is passionate about multidisciplinary project management. You will be responsible for:

• Pursuing project opportunities
• Managing clients and projects
• Directing multidisciplinary field studies
• Mentoring staff

You will primarily assist clients with projects related to energy permitting and regulatory compliance, including:

• Clean Water Act (CWA – especially Section 404)
• Endangered Species Act
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Other federal, state, and local environmental regulations

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, requiring up to 25% travel, primarily within the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Fish & Wildlife Science, Aquatics, or a related field
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, project management, and business development
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Project Manager
• Proven experience in the Midwest USA, including familiarity with state-specific environmental regulations and permitting
• Experience working in a variety of states including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Great Lakes states
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws (ESA, CWA, NEPA, etc.)
• Experience with wetland delineations, mitigation planning, NEPA compliance, and ecological assessments
• Experience conducting environmental surveys, permitting, and field implementation for various projects

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of relevant industry experience, especially working for consulting firms
• At least five (5) years of experience as a Project Manager
• An existing client base and established industry connections
• Deep expertise in Clean Water Act, Section 404, ESA, NEPA, and wetlands
• Previous experience working with and managing transmission, oil/gas, and renewable energy generation clients and projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships as a "seller/doer" in environmental consulting

Benefits

• Annual salary of $95,000/year to $126,670/year
• Performance bonuses for regular-status employees
• Competitive benefits package
• Forward-thinking workplace flexibility
• Outstanding corporate culture
• Award-winning career development opportunities

Company Description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.