Environmental Project Manager

We are currently hiring an Environmental Project Manager in our Environmental Division in Virginia.

The Environmental Division at LaBella provides a full range of environmental due diligence services from initial assessment to remediation. The Environmental Project Manager must have experience with wetland/stream delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, and stormwater compliance inspections.

This position requires both office and field work; the successful candidate should expect to be out in the field up to 25% of the time mentoring junior staff and involve report writing and client communication. The successful candidate will help with the management of a wide variety of projects ranging from private land development and public sector jobs, while communicating with the Client the results of field studies and next steps.

Duties

• Work directly with Southeast Regional Environmental Manager with workload, capacity, and growing services.
• Attend divisional project manager meetings and work closely within divisional leadership to brainstorm ideas.
• Review technical reports, prepare proposals and lead proposal teams as necessary for projects related to wetland/stream delineations, Section 401/404 permits, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, NEPA level studies and/or stormwater compliance inspections.
• Conduct field studies (i.e. wetland delineation, habitat surveys, stormwater inspections, etc.) with junior staff and/or independently
• Project management, including tracking project budgets, heavy client interaction, scheduling staff, reviewing deliverables, interacting with agency representatives, etc.
• Maintain/nurture existing client relationships with the Southeast Regional Environmental Manager.
• Continue building technical expertise and encourage staff to build technical expertise.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or engineering.
• 7-10+ years of environmental consulting experience in wetland/stream delineations, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, Section 404/401 Permitting, NEPA level studies and/or stormwater compliance inspections.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Wetland Delineator (PWD) and/or VDEQ Dual Inspector, a plus
• Additional experience or general knowledge in additional environmental due diligence services, such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, and/or Brownfields Redevelopment is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong communication skills (active listening, written and oral).
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and attitude.
• Strong project management skills (scope, budget, schedule, client interaction).
• Excellent technical writing ability.
• Organized multi-tasker with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Oversees staff working on projects to ensure work is done correctly and within budget.
• Client and regulatory correspondence.
• Technical report writing and review.

Benefits

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   Flexible Work Schedule

o   Health/Dental Insurance

o   401k Plan with Employer Match

o   Short & Long Term Disability

o   Profit Sharing

o   Paid Time Off

o   Leadership Development Program

o   Fitness Reimbursement

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Referral Bonus Program

o   Wellness Program

o   Team Building Events

o Community Service Events