Project Manager - Natural Resources

BL COMPANIES INC•Meriden, CT

3d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BL Companies is seeking a Project Manager for its Natural Resources group to support continued growth. The role focuses on resource and workload planning and successful delivery of environmental projects, while also contributing to business development to support and expand the company’s regional presence. The Project Manager implements scopes of work for environmental investigations, which may include wetland delineation and permitting, agency coordination, non-environmental permitting tasks, environmental inspections, and site assessment activities. The role defines and prices project scopes, coordinates fieldwork, and manages required subcontractors. The position is based at the Meriden, Connecticut office, with opportunities to work in a hybrid setting. The expected salary range is $100,000 to $120,000 per year, not including overtime or ESOP contributions; offers depend on experience, skills, and fit. BL Companies is an employee-owned firm providing engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to public and private sector clients. It has 18 offices and is expanding.

Requirements

Degree in natural sciences.
At least 8 years of natural resource experience.
CPSS certification.
Strong knowledge of applicable wetland and permitting regulations and NEPA screening tools.
Understanding of regulatory requirements and their application to wetlands data analysis.
Knowledge of environmental regulations, vegetation, soils, and hydrology.
Ability to independently perform site reviews, desktop analyses, and field studies and prepare project reports.
Advanced report and permit writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to scope projects and prepare complex cost proposals.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or direct employee management experience.
Business development experience and demonstrated success.

Responsibilities

Plan resources and workloads and deliver environmental projects successfully.
Participate in business development initiatives to support and expand the company’s regional presence.
Implement scopes of work related to environmental investigations, including possible wetland delineation, wetland permitting, agency coordination, non-environmental permitting, environmental inspections, and site assessments.
Define and price project scopes of work, coordinate fieldwork, and manage required subcontractors.
Apply knowledge of wetland and permitting regulations and NEPA screening tools; interpret regulatory requirements in wetlands data analysis.
Independently complete site reviews and desktop analyses, conduct field studies, prepare project reports, and communicate findings to project teams, stakeholders, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Evaluate potential permitting needs through comprehensive data analysis.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate multidisciplinary project activities from conception through completion.
Prepare reports and permits and communicate with clients and agencies by phone and email.
Engage independently with clients and regulators, scope projects, and prepare complex cost proposals.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to complete projects, maximize profitability, and meet billable targets.
Participate in leadership development programs.