Natural Resources Project Manager

Dewberry • Parsippany, NJ

1d • $103,600 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Natural Resources Project Manager to support a utility client. The position is remote-based, with occasional field and office visits in northern New Jersey and southern New York, including Passaic, Bergen, Orange, Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland counties. The role supports natural-resource-related materials as they move through project development, planning, construction, and close-out. Work may include due diligence reviews, project calls and meetings, environmental permit applications, construction meetings, compliance reviews, and project close-out. The successful candidate will work independently while supporting a team of engineers, scientists, and field personnel and will communicate effectively with clients and other project stakeholders. Client approval is required, and the position may last up to one year.

Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company describes its work culture through its “Dewberry at Work” attributes and emphasizes service quality, personal integrity, and collaboration.

The projected salary range for this position in New Jersey is $103,600 to $120,000 annually. The range may vary based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Seven to ten years of experience.
• Current OSHA 40-hour certification and current 8-hour annual refresher course certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county or agency review staff.
• Ability to compose technical reports, memoranda, and other written communications.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office software.
• Driving is required, and a clean driving record is required.
• Ability to work independently and support a team of engineers, scientists, and field personnel.
• Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of work.
• Interact with the client in the field, at meetings, and on conference calls.
• Prepare and manage scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Work with staff and management to develop strategic direction for environmental-related projects and/or litigation support.
• Support negotiations with regulatory agencies and manage compliance with applicable orders, agency directives, and permits.
• Manage and meet budgets.
• Meet project, client, and regulatory deadlines.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and support or complete municipal, state, and federal environmental permit applications.
• Attend construction meetings, perform compliance reviews, and close out projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance for eligible regular full-time employees and dependents, effective the first of the month following hire.
• Employer-provided employee life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, business travel and accident insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
• 529 College Savings Plans.
• Travel Assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Supplemental Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.

What This Job Offers

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