Natural Resources Project Manager
About The Position
S&ME is hiring a Natural Resources Project Manager in Nashville, Tennessee, to oversee environmental and natural resource initiatives from initial development through final delivery. The role ensures regulatory compliance, technical quality, and alignment with client expectations while coordinating project resources and teams. Work includes both field and office responsibilities and collaboration with clients, regulatory agencies, and colleagues across the organization. The position also supports responsible environmental practices, safe work environments, successful project outcomes, and team development. The role involves leading projects from proposals through completion, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and communications. It also includes environmental permitting and compliance work, field assessments and ecological studies, staff guidance, cross-team coordination, client relationship development, and participation in business-development and community activities. The position is full-time, with competitive pay based on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university.
- At least 5 years of experience, including at least 3 years with wetland delineations, stream determinations, environmental permitting, mitigation, protected species surveys, and ecological surveys.
- Previous experience in the southeastern United States.
- Successful team leadership and project-level management experience.
- Good understanding of safety policies and procedures, quality, business metrics, human resources policies and procedures, and risk management concepts.
- GIS experience and/or knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for working with clients, staff, and regulatory personnel.
- Must comply with the company's Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements.
- Must have valid employment eligibility (I-9); visa assistance is not available.
Responsibilities
- Lead natural resources projects from proposal through completion, setting scopes, timelines, budgets, and communication plans.
- Engage with federal, state, and local agencies to assess regulated waters and facilitate environmental permit applications.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable environmental requirements.
- Perform and supervise wetland boundary assessments, stream evaluations, ecological studies, mitigation activities, and protected wildlife and plant species surveys as needed.
- Guide and support technical team members while reinforcing safety practices, quality expectations, and operational priorities.
- Coordinate resources and project delivery with other service groups.
- Develop client relationships, communicate project progress and outcomes, and participate in industry events and community activities to strengthen the company's reputation and generate opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options.
- 100% employee-owned company with a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a minimum 5% company contribution.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PTO with rollover.
- Maternity/parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Company vehicle and fuel card for project-based work.
- Employee recognition and credential incentive programs.
- $2,000 referral bonuses.
- Professional training and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
