Sr. Project Manager - Environmental

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

As an Project Coordinator III at LJA Environmental, an environmental project professional conducts site investigations and collects, analyzes, and interprets biological, chemical, geological, and geographic data to develop environmental reports and work plans. They collaborate with scientists, engineers, regulators, contractors, and field teams to design projects, maintain regulatory compliance, supervise fieldwork, and ensure quality standards are met. Additionally, they manage budgets, prepare financial and internal reports, oversee contractor negotiations, and coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in accordance with environmental guidelines.

• Lead field team(s) to complete a variety of field tasks including Waters of the United States delineation, threatened and endangered species studies, habitat assessments, etc.
• Carrying out site investigations, collecting, processing, and evaluating the off-site and on-site data, processing, and interpreting biological, physical, chemical, geographical, and geological data for preparing environmental reports and work plans accordingly
• Coordinating with external scientists, engineers, and other regulators for planning the project, providing technical assistance to environmental engineers and program managers for project designing, and maintaining the project standards as per the guidelines by regulatory authorities
• Preparing internal reports for staff members of the organization and analyzing the environmental progress report in accordance with other organizational operations
• Coordinating with suppliers, fieldwork coordinators, subcontractors, and other field staff, supervising the fieldwork for accomplishing the project work for the organization
• Managing other procedures of environmental project handling, preparing budget and financial reports as per the organizational guidelines, and keeping track of finance and budget while preparing tenders for contractors
• Managing the contract discussions with third-party contractors, local planning authorities, and other project-specific personnel for carrying out the project responsibilities efficiently
• Coordinating with environmental regulatory authorities for obtaining the upgraded environmental compliance guidelines and work accordingly for accomplishing the project responsibilities
• Excellent writing, communication, and client engagement skills.

• Minimum Bachelor of Science, Master’s preferred, in one of the following or related fields:
  Marine Biology, Rangeland Ecology, Ecology, Soil Science, Geography

• USACE Wetland Delineation Course (Required)
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Arborist (CA), Certified Wetland Delineator (CWD), Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act Consultation, Compensatory Wetland and Stream Mitigation, Natural Channel Design (NCD), Certified Natural Resources Professional (CNRP), Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), etc. (Not Required)

• Applicant would be able to sit for extended periods of time working on computer.
• Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
• Driving to and from various outside meetings

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