Senior/Principal Environmental Project Manager - Georgia

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Atlanta, GA

1d•$90,004 - $145,236•Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring a Senior or Principal Environmental Project Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects in Georgia and the broader Southeast. The role supports the growth of SWCA’s Georgia presence by delivering projects with local staff, developing client relationships, contributing to strategic goals, and mentoring high-performing teams. Projects may span infrastructure, energy, resilience, and environmental planning, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, technical quality, and client success. The project manager provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in aquatic resources, wetland science, permitting, and environmental compliance. The position leads project strategies and agency coordination, advises clients on regulatory risk and project feasibility, and develops environmental avoidance, minimization, mitigation, restoration, and compensatory mitigation approaches. The role also contributes to business development, hiring and developing the Georgia team, and strengthening relationships with clients, regulators, and industry partners. This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position for candidates based around Atlanta, Georgia. Hybrid or remote work is possible, and qualified remote candidates based in or near Atlanta may be considered. Periodic travel throughout Georgia and the region is required. The position may also involve domestic travel, including commercial air travel. The requisition may be filled at either the Senior Project Manager level, requiring eight years of relevant industry experience, four years managing projects, and some experience managing others, or the Principal Project Manager level, requiring ten years of relevant industry experience, five years managing projects, and some experience managing others. The posting also describes minimum qualifications of eight years of progressively responsible experience, including four years managing projects and some experience managing others. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge is expected; a bachelor’s degree in a related environmental field is specified among the qualifications. The expected annual pay range is $90,004–$126,672 for a Senior Project Manager and $110,292–$145,236 for a Principal Project Manager. Eligible employees may receive performance-based bonuses. The company’s Total Rewards package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, a 401(k) with profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor’s degree is also noted in the minimum qualifications.
At least eight years of relevant experience, including four or more years managing projects; the posting’s Senior-level description also requires some experience managing others.
Demonstrated expertise in wetland science and aquatic resources, including delineations and jurisdictional determinations.
Strong experience with Clean Water Act permitting, including Sections 404 and 401.
Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies.
Experience managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and invoicing.
Demonstrated client management and business development experience as a seller-doer.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet SWCA’s driver requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Twelve or more years of related experience, including seven or more years managing projects; the posting also identifies this experience and PMP certification as preferred.
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
PMP certification.
Professional Wetland Scientist certification or similar credentials.
Experience with mitigation strategy, restoration, or mitigation banking.
Familiarity with Florida-specific permitting and regulatory frameworks.
Experience supporting infrastructure, energy, or land development projects.
Established client and regulatory agency relationships in Georgia or the Southeast.
Southeast project and client experience, preferably in energy markets.
Experience in Florida or the Southeast working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Lead complex environmental projects and consult strategically on project approaches to meet client objectives.
Oversee technical approaches and quality assurance and quality control, ensuring work meets professional, agency, industry, and regulatory standards.
Manage project performance, milestones, risks, scopes, schedules, and budgets, revising plans as project requirements evolve.
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in aquatic resources, wetland science, permitting, and environmental compliance.
Lead permitting strategies, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance efforts.
Develop and advise on avoidance, minimization, mitigation, restoration, and compensatory mitigation strategies.
Build and maintain consultative relationships with clients, agency regulators, industry partners, and internal teams.
Grow the client base and support the development of SWCA’s Georgia team, including hiring and developing staff.
Contribute to business growth, strategic planning, and the development of methods and standards that enhance SWCA’s technical reputation.
Collaborate across disciplines and provide technical support to project teams.
Mentor and coach staff in technical excellence, leadership, and strategy; foster team development, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and invoicing.
Follow applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
Promote compliance with safety policies and reporting requirements to support team safety.
Perform related work as assigned.