Senior Natural Resources Project Manager

S&ME, Inc.•Knoxville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

S&ME seeks a motivated and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in one of our Region 3 offices (Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Huntsville, Alabama). S&ME prioritizes high-quality client relationships, sound technical approaches, and collaborative problem-solving with coworkers, clients, and project team members. We provide integrated services to our clients in the Commercial Real Estate, Institutional, and Transportation Markets, and we continually focus on client success. As a Senior Natural Resources Project Manager, you'll lead a variety of environmental and natural resource projects from early planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, client needs, and team coordination. This role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities and requires close collaboration with regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams. You'll play a key role in delivering sustainable solutions while supporting project performance, safety, and professional growth within the team.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences or a closely related field
10+ years' experience that includes at least 3 years of experience with wetland delineations, stream determinations, environmental permitting, mitigation, protected species surveys, and ecological surveys, and previous experience in the southeast U.S.
Demonstrated successful team leadership and management at a project level with a good understanding of safety policies/procedures, quality, business metrics, human resources policies/procedures, and risk management concepts
GIS experience and/or knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills for clients, staff, and regulatory personnel
TDEC Qualified Hydrologic Professional certification required for our Tennessee locations

Responsibilities

Manage natural resources projects from proposal development through execution, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters, support environmental permitting efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation support, ecological assessments, and protected species surveys as needed.
Work alongside and mentor technical staff, ensuring safety, quality standards, and operational objectives are met while coordinating with other service lines to support project needs.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, provide regular project updates, and represent the company in professional and community settings to support business development and visibility.