Senior Biologist / Project Manager
About The Position
TRC is seeking a talented, motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Biologist / Project Manager who is responsible for managing complex environmental projects while providing technical leadership in biological resources, ecological assessments, permitting, and regulatory compliance. This individual serves as both a technical expert and project manager, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, ensuring project profitability, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, with extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects for public and private sector clients. This individual may report to our Irvine, Los Angeles or San Diego, CA offices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources, or related field.
- 10–15 years of environmental consulting experience.
- Minimum of 5 years managing complex environmental projects.
- Experience conducting biological surveys, species surveys, monitoring, and field reconnaissance and reporting.
- Knowledge of biological resource regulations and compliance processes, including CDFW, USFWS, and CEQA.
- Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with GPS equipment, GIS applications, and digital data collection methods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.
- Demonstrated success managing project budgets exceeding $250,000.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
- Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)
- Professional Biologist (where applicable)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GIS experience (ArcGIS)
- Experience with transportation, water resources, energy, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage biological and environmental permitting projects from proposal through project completion.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
- Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, profitability, and invoicing.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, scientists, GIS specialists, and environmental professionals.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and subcontractors.
- Lead and review biological resource assessments and technical studies, including: Biological Constraints Analyses, Habitat Assessments, Wetland Delineations, Endangered Species Surveys, Botanical Surveys, Wildlife Surveys, Jurisdictional Waters Delineations, Habitat Restoration Plans, Mitigation Monitoring Reports.
- Provide technical oversight for NEPA, CEQA (where applicable), and other environmental compliance documentation.
- Interpret environmental regulations and provide strategic guidance to project teams and clients.
- Prepare and review technical reports and permit applications.
- Provide special-status species surveys such as burrowing owl, least bell's vireo, bat and crotch's bumble bee surveys.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
