Restoration Project Manager - L&W60035905 - HYBRID

State of North Carolina

20h • $52,592 - $74,335 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Restoration Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects with complex environmental issues and nuanced research and data analysis topics. The Restoration Project Manager must have the technical knowledge necessary to evaluate the strength and importance of potential projects, and the expertise to advise partners when challenges and complications arise with ongoing projects. The Restoration Project Manager must be able to track and manage a docket of over 100 projects at any given time, while monitoring for compliance with legal agreements, Department policies, and industry best practice guidelines. This position will also require processing claims for reimbursement for these projects based on completion of technical milestones, which will require background knowledge in stream restoration and conservation practices in order to evaluate technical progress and project expenditures. This financial administration will also require the ability to interpret project contracts to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and contract conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of experience related to the area of assignment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Values efficiency and precise communication.
• Experience managing and organizing a large number of projects, cases, or grants.
• Experience managing invoices, payments, and documentation for multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts.
• Knowledge of stream restoration, environmental conservation, or environmental planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual evaluation of potential projects for funding.
• Manage active grants, including tracking of progress, payments and deadlines.
• Administer claims for reimbursement and monitor project budgets.
• Draft and execute contracts and contract amendments.
• Cultivate working relationships with numerous partners in the nonprofit and local and state government sectors to keep projects on schedule and compliant with program requirements.
• Maintain technical expertise of current best practices in the fields of stream restoration, stormwater management, and flood risk reduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level