Project Manager, Natural Resources at RK&K in Charlotte, NC

Job description

• RK&K is currently seeking an experienced Natural Resources Project Manager in our North Carolina market. In this role you will assist with leading a team of ecologists and environmental scientists to complete diverse projects in Natural Resources, Permitting, Waters of the U.S delineations, protected species surveys and report documents. The Project Manager will develop and manage budgets and schedules and is responsible for mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and project management for a variety of environmental projects requiring regulatory approval.
• Lead natural resources projects, but also support projects in hazardous materials, stormwater management, and environmental restoration including stream and wetland mitigation.
• Identify project-specific environmental design and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to achieve project concurrence and successful permit authorizations.
• Coordinate, conduct, and lead field work at a senior level.
• Mentor staff by training employees, establishing personal growth opportunities and conducting performance evaluations.
• Proactively deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Develop accurate scopes of work and budget estimates for proposals.
• Provide excellent client service with a focus on quality and timeliness.
• Meet and work directly with other design team members including project managers, project engineers, design technicians, drafters, surveyors, contractors, inspectors, public agency officials, and clients.
• Author and review technical reports, and prepare environmental permit applications.
• Facilitate meetings and lead presentations with clients, and at public meetings.
• Lead marketing pursuits and cultivate new work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Natural Resources permitting and a progressive career in management.
• Current and relevant North Carolina project and regulatory experience.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with a team-work attitude
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Master’s Degree Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field
• ArcGIS experience.
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or similar certification.

Skills

Required

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• ArcGIS experience

Benefits

• RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much Much more!