Environmental Planning and Restoration Project Manager

Description

• Collaborate with clients, local organizations, watershed groups, and other regional partners to advance restoration goals.
• Increase regional and local capacity to implement high-value restoration and protection areas.
• Manage staff, sub consultants and expenses during project implementation.
• Prepare and manage scope, schedule and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers during project implementation.
• Work closely with Geographic Directors, Principals and Client Representatives to understand the local markets, client needs and communicate expertise.
• Prepare scope and act as a project manager on studies, reports, design and construction of stormwater systems, ecological services, stream and shoreline restoration, and green infrastructure.
• Work closely with EWRG Practice Leaders and Technical Experts to identify growth opportunities.
• Obtain repeat work from clients, including cross-selling services. Securing environmental water resources work with existing and new clients.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to project team, client and public.
• Implement projects from scoping to completion including overall decision-making and QA/QC.
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Attract and cultivate funding and other resources to support restoration initiatives.
• Craft and execute regional growth and program strategies for ecological restoration and services.

Requirements

• OHM Grad School
• Familiarity with hydraulic/hydrological modeling of stormwater and surface water systems.
• Understand OHM services and how they relate to client's organization and needs.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 2+ years' experience in a Project management role.
• Self-directed and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Ecology/Natural Resources related field required.
• Computer skills associated with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel; AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam or other PDF software.
• Familiarity with ecology-based restoration practices and NEPA environmental survey work.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve challenging problems.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong listening and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in water resources, including managing projects and proposal writing.
• Professional credentials in Ohio or Michigan are desirable (PE, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, etc.).

Benefits

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid professional association membership
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Company Profit Sharing

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance