Natural Resources Project Manager

Dewberry•Parsippany, NJ

7d•Remote

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an experienced Natural Resources Project Manager for our Parsippany, NJ office to directly support one of our utility clients. This experienced professional will perform a variety of environmental tasks in support of the natural resources group for our client. The position would be remote-based but require occasional field visits and office visits in northern NJ/southern NY (i.e., Passaic, Bergen, Orange, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland counties). The job requires helping the client to move the natural resource related materials through the project development, planning, construction, and close-out phase. The work may include due diligence reviews, attending project calls and meetings, supporting and completing environmental municipal, state, and federal permit applications, attending construction meetings, performing compliance reviews, and closing out projects. The candidate must be flexible, client-focused and capable of working independently, while supporting a team that includes engineers, scientists, and field personnel. The work required is diverse and requires strong communication skills and knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat. Current OSHA 40-hour certification and/or other applicable certification preferred. This position requires client approval and may last up to one year in duration. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

BS in Environmental Science or closely related field
Seven to ten years of experience.
OSHA 40-hour certification with a current 8-hour annual refresher course certification.
Working knowledge of NJDEP, NYSDEC, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county/agency review staff.
Composes technical reports, memoranda, and other written communication.
Handles multiple concurrent projects.
Proficiency with basic MS Office software
Driving is a requirement of the position.
A clean driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Current OSHA 40-hour certification and/or other applicable certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates all aspects of work.
Interacts with the client in the field, at meetings, and on conference calls.
Prepares and manages scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
Work with staff and management team to develop strategic direction for implementation of environmental-related projects and/or litigation support.
Support negotiations with regulatory agencies and management of compliance with applicable orders, agency directives, and permits.
Manages and meets budgets.
Meets project, client, and regulatory deadlines.
Other duties as required.