Climate Resiliency Project Manager

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc • Fort Myers, FL

1d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Weston & Sampson offers a broad range of climate and sustainability services, spanning from climate action planning, nature-based solutions and green infrastructure development, resilient building retrofits, ecological restoration, flood protection measures, climate science modeling and electrifying transport to improving climate resilience. We are looking for someone that is excited to be a part of our multidisciplinary team and help us create innovative solutions that will build a better future for people and the planet.

Requirements

• 8-15 years of professional experience with resiliency, planning, coastal management, engineering, or public engagement
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Climate Science, Environmental Studies, or related field
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment across multiple technical teams and regions.
• Experience with public speaking and ability to represent our company at public hearings, workshops, and seminars.
• Ability to handle flexible workload, diverse project files, and working well with multiple staff members.
• Prior experience with project, financial and client management as well as project and resource allocation scheduling and meeting facilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with best practices of climate resilience planning, including the use of flood hazard data and risk mitigation strategies for inland flooding, coastal flooding, and precipitation including working knowledge of federal hazard mitigation programs

Responsibilities

• Support/lead client development and business development activities, with a focus on local, state, and federal government clients
• Manage projects and tasks in support of the development of climate resilience plans at a range of scales, from site specific adaptation projects to regional resiliency action plans.
• Coordinate across technical teams to deliver a range of technical deliverables including risk and vulnerability assessments, solution development and evaluation, and implementation planning.
• Support public outreach and engagement initiatives including experience with building partnerships, consensus building, and/or dispute resolution
• Facilitate project team meetings and track progress and budgets
• Participate in client and project development opportunities, identify client needs, and assist with proposals and marketing materials
• Complete other research and writing tasks, as necessary, to support a wide range of mitigation and resilience planning tasks and overall plan development
• Familiarity with best practices of climate resilience planning, including the use of flood hazard data and risk mitigation strategies for inland flooding, coastal flooding, and precipitation including working knowledge of federal hazard mitigation programs
• Mentoring, coaching and team building
• MUST BE passionate about climate resilience and sustainability projects.

Benefits

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level