Ecological Construction & Restoration Program Manager
Labella Associates
client relationships
business development
proposal preparation
project management
construction oversight
staff mentoring
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with public agencies, regulators, private developers, consulting and engineering firms and non-profits to further business development goals
- Business development activities including but not limited to attending conferences, networking events and other tasks designed to grow this business sector
- Estimating and proposal preparation
- Project management, including tracking project budgets, client interaction, scheduling staff and equipment, reviewing deliverables, interacting with agency representatives, etc
- Oversee ecological construction operations throughout the Northeastern US with current focus in New York State
- Supervision and mentoring of junior staff
program manager
experience
osha 30
communication
ny state
certification
This position may be based out of our Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, or Ballston Spa offices.
This is an opportunity to take a fledgling program and expand it in scope and geography to assist our partners in building hazard resiliency and aid in environmental restoration and conservation. We are looking for someone who is experienced, mission-driven and excited to develop and implement a vision with our team.
We are currently seeking a Program Manager for our growing Ecological Construction & Restoration Program in New York State. The successful candidate must have experience managing ecological construction projects such as wetland construction/rehabilitation, stream and shoreline restoration, invasive species control, habitat creation/restoration, native planting and seeding, and green infrastructure projects.
- Experience: 12-20 years of experience with a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in the industry
- Well versed in relevant NY State and Federal regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, ecology, geography or related field
- OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Training
- Experience leading and mentoring junior staff
- Demonstrated ability to pursue, establish and maintain client business relationships
- Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification a plus
o Referral Bonus Program
o Leadership Development Program
o Health/Dental Insurance
o Profit Sharing
o Short & Long Term Disability
o Wellness Program
o Fitness Reimbursement
Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Flexible Work Schedule
o 401k Plan with Employer Match
o Paid Time Off
o Community Service Events
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
o Team Building Events
Training + Development- yes, for public agencies, regulators, private developers, consulting and engineering firms and non-profits
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Founded 1978
Year Established
Originated as a civil engineering firm in Rochester, NY.
$750M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates substantial income to manage large-scale projects in infrastructure, buildings, and energy.
20K Acres & 300 Miles
Wetland Studies
Conducted extensive studies across vast areas of wetlands and waterways in five years.
Over 30 Species
Endangered Species
Worked with numerous threatened or endangered species during field studies.
- Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation.
- Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects.
- Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities.
- Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration.
- Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure.
- Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.
80% employees
Work-life balance support
Over 80% of employees feel supported in achieving work-life balance.
25% annual growth
Company growth rate
The company has experienced 25% annual growth over the past decade.
80% ownership
Employee ownership opportunity
80% of employees have the opportunity to become shareholders of the company.
Since 2012
Continuous training
The company has provided comprehensive training programs since 2012.
- Award-winning culture (Great Place to Work certified, year after year)
- Competitive compensation including strong salaries, health/dental insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement
- Empowerment of talent: environment and opportunities that make the most of employees’ talents
September 2021
Sustainability Committee Founded
The Sustainable Design Committee was established in September 2021 to implement green practices and encourage green-building certifications.
- Goal to help every project incorporate sustainable-design best practices
- Energy & commissioning team with licensed engineers, certified energy managers, commissioning professionals and LEED-accredited staff
- Focus on finding net-zero energy solutions through audits, distributed/renewable generation, energy modeling, LEED certification, retro-commissioning
- Brownfield remediation with full-service environmental team, in-house lab, ASTM/USEPA-standard assessments
- Waste-diversion through material reuse, recycling, organic-waste diversion and financial-feasibility analyses
- Climate-resilience services including carbon sequestration, green infrastructure, flood risk management, shoreline stabilization
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion with resources such as passionate mentors, engaged leaders, creative thinkers
- DEI integrated into offices, industries, and communities
- No specific gender-ratio or numeric goals disclosed on website or LinkedIn
