[Remote] Water Resource Project Manager II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eocene Environmental Group is a company focused on providing environmental, utility vegetation management, software, and sustainability services. They are seeking a Water Resource Project Manager II to lead watershed planning and engineering design projects while supporting client relations and driving business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand water resources projects – watershed planning, stream analysis and restoration, constructed wetlands, H&H modeling, green infrastructure, mitigation banking, and more
• Mentor and support staff to promote technical development, collaboration and professional growth
• Collaborate with leadership on workload forecasting, team development initiatives, and service area growth
• Ensure successful project delivery – including managing schedule, budget, client communication, quality assurance, and technical direction
• Provide mentorship to junior project managers, environmental scientists, and engineering technicians
• Assist with identifying, recommending and providing training to staff
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects
• Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources
• Track and manage project deliverables
• Interact and coordinate with various clientele, including federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, lead proposal efforts, and support strategic pursuits
• Lead or support marketing and scoping project work, including development of fee estimates and strategic pursuits / high-level of effort proposals
• Identify and pursue water resource-specific, design, engineering, and construction observation project opportunities
• Identify, connect clients, write and pursue grant funding for water resource related projects
• Attend and present at industry events to promote project and staff expertise and increase exposure of Eocene’s Environmental Division
• Contact and meet with prospective and current clients, establish lines of communication for follow-up
• Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations
• Review and recommend formal proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ)
• Attend regional and national conferences
• Assist with new contract startups
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) visits with clients per the company procedure to ensure team is meeting client expectations
• Meet and collaborate with other Eocene service lines
• Ability to travel throughout designated territory and to Wright Service Corp. headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa when required. The amount of travel required will depend upon the candidate’s location
• Conduct interviews and fill vacancies
• Organize, monitor, and provide regular updates to supervisor on work processes
• Ensure timesheets are submitted on time and accurately
• Facilitate employee success and perform Employee Development Plan (EDP)
• Set and complete strategic goals
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
• Project Manager is expected to perform all other internal and external duties as required or assigned while maintaining a billability goal of 45%

Skills

• Professional Engineering License in Environmental or Civil Engineering
• Four (4)-year degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• A minimum of 10 years professional design experience in water resources, environmental, ecological engineering (or similar experience)
• Demonstrate success leading complex, interdisciplinary projects and teams
• Technical experience with including but not limited to H&H modeling, stream analysis, stream/wetland restoration, mitigation banking, permitting, watershed planning, and related areas
• Experience with state/federal grant writing and developing project scopes and fees, particularly for public funding programs including watershed planning, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and water quantity and quality projects
• A strategic growth-minded approach with strong written, verbal, and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of applicable industry safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations
• National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) record holder
• Familiarity with typical water resource projects
• Experience using or reviewing ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, and AutoDesk software, including Civil3D and AutoCAD work
• A minimum of 10 years experience in the professional services industry
• Previous managerial experience
• Financial training, experience, and/or certifications
• Project management training, experience, and/or certifications
• Completion of Iowa DNR Level 1 and Level 2 Iowa River Restoration Toolbox training
• Familiarity with Section 404 and floodplain permitting

Benefits

• This position is based in the Midwest and offers flexibility to work remotely or from an Eocene office.
• Periodic travel to Eocene office locations is required.

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