Environmental Project Manager

Naturion Management Services•Westerville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Naturion has an immediate opening for an Environmental Project Manager to join our team in our Westerville, OH office. 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 throughout Ohio and Kentucky. 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

Minimum of 5 to 7 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 Kentucky & Ohio 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.

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.
Contributes to the initial development and review of project models, including financial viability and technical analysis.
Negotiates and structures commercial terms with key partners, including vendors, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
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.
Reviews and approves invoices and tracks spending against project budget.
Executes contractor bidding process while working with design team.
Participates in the strategic planning process for our Kentucky & Ohio business.
Supports landowners, clients, and third parties through effective communication throughout the project life cycle.
Acts as a Naturion ambassador in every interaction.