Environmental Project Manager - Georgia

Naturion Management Services•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Naturion is focused on the union of environmental sustainability and responsible human progress. Our mission is to empower people, restore natural resources, and enhance the world we live in. We value relationships and prioritize people in all that we do. With locations across the US, we're a growing company making waves in the industry. Naturion has an immediate opening for a Environmental Project Manager to join our team in our Georgia & South Carolina areas. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline, with more on the horizon and this position is essential in supporting the company’s growth and operational stability. The Environmental Project Manager is essential to developing sustainable projects, galvanizing new and existing relationships with stakeholders, and delivering ecological and economical uplift to the environment and company.

Requirements

7 to 10 years of progressed experience in environmental and/or regulatory planning and permitting, applied biological sciences, engineering, or landscape architecture.
5+ years of direct project management experience and / or similar experience working in the Georgia & South Carolina regulatory environment, including: Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, Federal Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Resource Conservation Service.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in applied sciences, engineering, environmental studies, or a similar field.
Experience leading and managing an in-house team and third-party vendors who provide environmental services in applied sciences, engineering, construction, etc.
Thorough knowledge of regulatory review and approval processes.
Willingness and eagerness to travel periodically for project, landowner, and regulator visits.
Passion for environmental stewardship and building meaningful relationships are a must.
The ideal candidate lives in central Georgia with Athens & Macon, GA preferred locals.

Nice To Haves

Experience and interest in the Mitigation Banking industry is preferred; adjacent environmental experience in remediation, restoration, etc., is beneficial.
Advanced degrees and certifications are plus.

Responsibilities

Provides accountable execution of environmental restoration projects for the mutual success of the company, our clients, and the environment.
Communicates cross-functionally with frequency and accuracy, externally with stakeholders, regulators, and landowners.
Engages in greenfield business development and relationship building, both internally and externally.
Focuses on project-level financial management, project scheduling, project document production and coordination, and coordination with internal staff and external stakeholders.
Contributes to the initial development and review of project models, including financial viability and technical analysis.
Assesses and validates commercial viability of proposed projects, including internal rate of return (IRR), credit pricing, permitting risk, and market demand.
Negotiates and structures commercial terms with key partners, including landowners, vendors, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
Maximizes project credit yields and IRR within applicable regulatory landscape.
Executes and submits regulatory documents in a timely and compliant manner.
Schedules and facilitates regulatory meetings.
Manages internal team members, vendors, and third-party consultants to ensure quality standards and project timelines are upheld.
Communicates project status to internal stakeholders on a regular cadence and as requested.
Provides technical oversight and execution for all project phases and deliverables.
Maximizes project credit yield in accordance with regulatory requirements and in support of project underwriting.
Reviews and approves invoices and tracks spend against project budget.
Participates in the strategic planning process for our Georgia & South Carolina business.
Provides landowner, client, and third-party communication support throughout the project life cycle.
Acts as a Naturion ambassador in every interaction.