Senior Project Manager-Biologist

Description

• Conducting biological compliance monitoring
• Coordinating activities and work products with other team members
• Performing other tasks and projects as assigned to ensure the overall health and success of the Company
• Maintaining project documents and reports
• Providing and demonstrating task instructions to assigned team members
• Providing oversight, guidance, and direction for less experienced team members
• Conducting biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat evaluations, habitat mapping, species-specific surveys, nesting bird surveys, botanical inventories, impact assessments, and mitigation monitoring
• Providing oversight and support for team members working in the office
• Reviewing and understanding the scope, schedule, and budget of work to be completed
• Ensuring assigned team members have the tools and skills necessary to perform their roles effectively and satisfy their agreements at the Company
• Developing, documenting, and continuously refining project systems and processes
• Preparing proposals, including scopes and budgets
• Taking initiative, resolving issues, and identifying improved procedures to ensure client needs are met effectively
• Participating in prospective team member interviews
• Serving assigned team members as their primary point of contact at the Company, including for daily field check-ins and check-outs
• Conducting literature reviews
• Preparing reports for pre-activity surveys, pre-construction surveys, and biological compliance monitoring
• Preparing written communications, including emails
• Ensuring team members follow Company policies and procedures
• Ensuring a safe, secure, and legal work environment
• Meeting deadlines
• Conducting desktop assessments of special-status species, wetlands, waters, and other sensitive biological resources
• Identifying potential areas of service improvement; recommending and assisting with developing appropriate solutions
• Ensuring excellent customer service at all levels
• Using various tools and methods (e.g. GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
• Preparing daily survey and monitoring reports and more complex technical reports
• Monitoring project progress
• Preparing complex technical reports and applications for regulatory permits
• Following up with stakeholders on the completion or delay of project phases
• Scheduling, attending, or facilitating project meetings
• Participating in manager meetings
• Conducting environmental training for construction personnel on field projects
• Coaching less experienced team members to help build and strengthen their technical and professional skillsets
• Providing routine performance feedback to assigned team members
• Coordinating and communicating with construction staff and management to facilitate workflow and ensure compliance with environmental requirements
• Implementing habitat and species restoration, enhancement, or management projects
• Preparing and sending project and internal correspondence

Requirements

• Advanced degree (M.S., M.A., M.E.M., or Ph.D.) or professional certificate (e.g., GIS, P.M.P.) preferred
• Working independently on most projects, including complex ones
• The ability to work independently and be highly responsive to the team
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude toward the work we do, places in which we work, and the people we work for and with
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, botany, or related field required
• Ability to maintain internal motivation for continuous learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to use and proficiency with various tools and methods (e.g. Google Earth, GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to help conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
• Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• 8 or more years or more of professional experience in the biological sciences, including strong field skills and experience, required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance