Environmental Project Manager

Naturion Management Services • Full-time • Westerville, Ohio • 4w ago

Environmental Project Manager Job Description

About Us
Naturion is focused on the union of environmental sustainability and responsible human progress. Our mission is to empower people, restore natural resources, and enhance the world we live in. We value relationships and prioritize people in all that we do. With locations across the US, we're a growing company making waves in the industry.

About the Job
Naturion has an immediate opening for an Environmental Project Manager to join our team in our Westerville, OH office. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline, with more on the horizon and this position is essential in supporting the company’s growth and operational stability throughout Ohio and Kentucky. The Environmental Project Manager is essential to developing sustainable projects, galvanizing new and existing relationships with stakeholders, and delivering ecological and economical uplift to the environment and company.

What You Will Do & Expected Outcomes
The Environmental Project Manager provides accountable execution of environmental restoration projects for the mutual success of the company, our clients, and the environment. The collaborative nature of our projects requires the Environmental Project Manager to communicate cross-functionally with frequency and accuracy, externally with stakeholders, regulators, and landowners. Greenfield business development and relationship building, both internally and externally, are essential to achieve our operational goals The Environmental Project Manager reports to the Vice President of Mitigation Servicesand specific duties are focused on project-level financial management, project scheduling, project document production and coordination, and coordination with internal staff and external stakeholders. The successful Environmental Project Manager will contribute in the following significant ways:

Contribute to the initial development and review of project models, including financial viability and technical analysis.
Negotiate and structure commercial terms with key partners, including vendors, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
Execute and submit regulatory documents in a timely and compliant manner.
Schedule and facilitate regulatory meetings.
Manage internal team members, vendors, and third-party consultants to ensure quality standards and project timelines are upheld.
Communicate project status to internal stakeholders on a regular cadence and as requested.
Provide technical oversight and execution for all project phases and deliverables.
Review and approve invoices and track spending against project budget.
Execute contractor bidding process while working with design team.
Participate in the strategic planning process for our Kentucky & Ohio business.
Support landowners, clients, and third parties through effective communication throughout the project life cycle.
Be a Naturion ambassador in every interaction.

Ideal Candidates

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressed experience in environmental and/or regulatory planning and permitting, applied biological sciences, engineering, or landscape architecture.
5+ years of direct project management experience and / or similar experience working in the Kentucky & Ohio regulatory environment, including:
- Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401
- Federal Endangered Species Act
- National Environmental Policy Act
- National Resource Conservation Service
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in applied sciences, engineering, environmental studies, or a similar field.
Experience and interest in the Mitigation Banking industry is preferred; adjacent environmental experience in remediation, restoration, etc., is beneficial.
Experience leading and managing an in-house team and third-party vendors who provide environmental services in applied sciences, engineering, construction, etc.
Thorough knowledge of regulatory review and approval processes.
Willingness and eagerness to travel periodically for project, landowner, and regulator visits.
Advanced degrees and certifications are plus.
Passion for environmental stewardship and building meaningful relationships are a must.

Perks to Look Forward To:

Collaborate with a diverse team of passionate, intelligent, and fun colleagues who share our values.
Enjoy PTO that we genuinely encourage you to take.
Stay healthy with comprehensive Health and Dental benefits.
Access voluntary short-term disability and voluntary life insurance programs.
Benefit from employer-sponsored Vision and Life insurance.
Plan for the future with our SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and 3% company match.
Elevate your performance with raises and bonuses tied to your achievements.
Compensation commensurate with experience.

Ready to bring your expertise to the forefront of ecological restoration? Join us at Naturion and be a part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us shape a greener future!

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