Project Manager IV - Ecological Restoration
About The Position
RES is seeking a senior-level Project Manager IV to lead large-scale, complex projects across ecological restoration, water resource management, and infrastructure resilience. This role manages the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution and closeout, and serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner in regulatory, technical, and business development initiatives. The Project Manager IV leads high-risk, high-value projects, mentors teams, and advances technical excellence across the company. The role offers autonomy to lead high-impact initiatives alongside multidisciplinary scientists, engineers, and practitioners. It also contributes to RES’s expansion into new markets, innovation, and industry standards. The position works with internal design staff, field subcontractors, regional leadership, clients, and project managers, including through contract negotiations, project recovery planning, technical performance improvement sessions, financial reviews, go/no-go evaluations, and proposals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- 15 or more years of progressive experience in applied sciences, engineering, or construction.
- 10 or more years of direct project management experience.
- Proven success managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
- Strong command of project controls, including Opportunity Charters, PM Plans, Risk Registries, and MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, budget, and deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance.
- Skill in financial reporting, including budgets, revenue forecasting, margins, and percent complete.
- Experience negotiating and managing contracts with clients and subcontractors.
- Deep technical expertise in one or more specialized domains.
- Experience using project management tools and software for communication and planning.
- Familiarity with evaluating regulatory, technical, and financial risk for go/no-go decisions.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
- Advanced degree or professional license, such as PE or PG.
- Experience influencing regulatory policy at the state, regional, or national level.
- Demonstrated leadership of regional or national initiatives to improve project delivery or technical performance.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from planning and execution to closeout.
- Lead large-scale, complex, high-risk, and high-value projects in ecological restoration, water resource management, and infrastructure resilience.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, and mentor project teams.
- Manage project controls, including Opportunity Charters, PM Plans, Risk Registries, and schedules.
- Plan, budget, and deliver projects on time, on budget, and in compliance.
- Prepare and review financial reporting, including budgets, revenue forecasts, margins, and percent complete.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with clients and subcontractors.
- Assess regulatory, technical, and financial risks to inform go/no-go decisions.
- Act as a subject matter expert and strategic partner in regulatory, technical, and business development initiatives.
- Contribute to project recovery plans, technical performance improvements, proposals, and initiatives to expand into new markets.
- Communicate with executives, project teams, clients, regulators, and regional leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
