Environmental Project Manager

LaBella Associates•Poughkeepsie, NY

24d

About The Position

LaBella is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for its Environmental Division, Permitting & Compliance Department. The role involves managing and proposing environmental projects, particularly those involving wetlands, species, and stormwater, and working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. The manager will identify and pursue project opportunities, prepare proposals and budgets, and manage and mentor junior-level staff. The position offers the opportunity to grow within a stable, expanding company and a positive culture that supports professional development and aligns employees’ strengths with meaningful work. The role is part of a fast-paced environmental consulting and engineering practice.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental studies, Ecology, or Biology.
2 to 8 years of experience in freshwater wetland and stream delineation, permitting, jurisdictional determinations, or related work.
Knowledge of New York local, state, and federal regulations related to wetlands, streams, and protected species.
Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
Experience with project cost estimating and proposals.
Self-sufficient and self-motivated.
Comfort representing the firm and maintaining, pursuing, and establishing client business relationships.

Responsibilities

Manage environmental projects, with a focus on wetlands, species, and stormwater.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Identify and pursue project opportunities.
Prepare proposals and project budgets.
Manage and mentor junior-level staff.
Review, edit, and provide quality assurance and quality control for deliverables.
Maintain, pursue, and establish client business relationships as a firm representative.