Natural Resources Project Manager

Dewberry • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

3d • $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 and requires occasional field and office visits in northern New Jersey and southern New York, including Passaic, Bergen, Orange, Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland counties. The project manager will help move natural-resources materials 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 position requires client approval and may last up to one year.

The successful candidate will work independently while supporting a team of engineers, scientists, and field personnel. They will plan and coordinate work; manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules; work with clients and regulatory agencies; and help establish strategic direction for environmental projects or litigation support. Driving is required, and a clean driving record is required.

Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The projected annual salary range for this position in New Jersey is $103,600 to $120,000; the range may vary based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Seven to ten years of experience.
• Current OSHA 40-hour certification with a 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 MS Office software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access; working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat is also specified.
• Driving is required, and a clean driving record is required.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible and client-focused, and support a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements is a plus.
• Other applicable certification is preferred.

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 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.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Support natural-resource work through project development, planning, construction, and close-out, including due diligence reviews, environmental permit applications, construction meetings, compliance reviews, and project close-out.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance for regular full-time employees and eligible dependents, effective the first of the month following hire.
• Life insurance for the employee, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident insurance, and short- and long-term disability 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: Senior