Project Manager II - Construction

Resource Environmental Solutions•Warrenton, VA

About The Position

RES is seeking a Project Manager II to independently lead complex ecological construction restoration projects across planning, permitting, field execution, and delivery. The role works from a RES regional office or field hub and collaborates with internal scientists, engineers, and construction teams, as well as external stakeholders and subcontractors. Travel may be up to 25–50% of the time, particularly for project kickoffs, field execution, and regulatory milestones. The Project Manager leads construction project delivery from start to finish, developing schedules, managing budgets, ordering materials, processing payments, and tracking milestones. The role independently resolves challenges, mitigates risks, and keeps stakeholders informed, using RES Best Management Practices such as Opportunity Charters, Risk Registers, and Project Plans. Work includes coordinating subcontractors, inspecting active sites, conducting team check-ins, reviewing technical documents and construction plans, preparing financial reports, and communicating updates to clients and regulators. The position offers the opportunity to lead environmentally meaningful work that restores critical ecosystems, with opportunities to mentor others and grow toward senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences, environmental engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least four years of experience in engineering, construction, or environmental project work.
At least three years of direct project management experience, including ownership of scope, schedule, and budget.
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
Knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance.
Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
Ability to lead complex projects independently with limited supervision.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
Comfort working in field settings, construction zones, and regulatory environments.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification, PE/PG license, or relevant advanced degree.
Experience managing ecological restoration, mitigation banking, or conservation projects.
Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and mentor junior project managers or technical staff.
Experience coordinating complex stakeholder groups, including regulators, clients, and contractors.

Responsibilities

Lead complex ecological construction restoration projects through planning, permitting, field execution, and delivery.
Manage construction project delivery from start to finish.
Develop project schedules and build and manage budgets.
Order materials, process payments, and track project milestones.
Resolve project challenges independently, mitigate risks, and keep stakeholders informed.
Use RES Best Management Practices, including Opportunity Charters, Risk Registers, and Project Plans, to track performance and drive results.
Coordinate subcontractors and conduct active-site inspections and team check-ins.
Review technical documents and construction plans.
Prepare financial reports and communicate project updates to clients and regulators.
Lead multidisciplinary teams and, where applicable, mentor junior project managers or technical staff.