Senior Natural Resource Planner

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project Oversight and Management

• Lead and manage projects from planning through completion, ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and oversee project execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies regarding project activities and progress.
• Produce high-quality documentation that clearly conveys scopes that extend from permitting, environmental compliance regulations, and technical data.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and stay on schedule

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Review draft documents prepared by staff to ensure compliance with relevant environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensure that company health, safety, and environmental standards are consistently adhered to throughout all phases of project work.
• Develop and implement quality control protocols to maintain a high standard of services.
• Ensure that operational procedures reflect current environmental laws and regulations.
• Oversee the quality assurance and quality control processes for scientific data and reports.

• Technical Expertise and Leadership
• Execute and oversee editing and release of technical materials.
• Ensure that the scope of service and request for proposal documents include comprehensive costing, clear outlines of work to be performed, and appropriate technical data where necessary.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, biologists, project managers, and technical staff, to ensure project deliverables are met.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Oversee the collection and analysis of environmental data, using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Prepare comprehensive scientific reports, including data interpretation, conclusions, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Present research findings to clients, stakeholders, and at scientific conferences or workshops.

Team Mentorship and Advising

• Mentor Natural Resource scientists, technicians, project managers, and field personnel.
• Coordinate field crews, assign responsibilities, and ensure proper training and safety protocols are followed.
• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and teamwork within the operations team.
• Train NR personnel on various topics from field procedures to regulatory coordination.
• Advise NR Leadership Team and ES Executive Team on new opportunities.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients and partners.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client meetings.
• Present project results and findings to clients and stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Attend conferences and present at seminars and trainings.
• Meet with new and existing clients and maintain relationships.

• Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in project management, fieldwork, or related experience.
• Proven knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and experience preparing documents required for NEPA and DOT Environmental Assessments.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in environmental consulting, transportation, or similar industry.
• Experience with environmental permitting processes and working with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of GIS and other environmental data collection software.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and leading field operations.
• Strong understanding of terrestrial species, threatened & endangered species regulations, and agency coordination.
  

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex environmental issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and emerging environmental challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in report writing and presenting complex scientific data.

Work Environment
This candidate will need to collaborate effectively with the NR team. Additionally, this candidate needs to be able to complete project work independently, with minimal supervision.

This position is a remote role. This role can be completed based out of an office (Stow, Ohio or Regional office); fully remote; or hybrid. If fully remote or hybrid, this position may be required to attend meetings in person.

Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office and at home. Working from home is acceptable for this role as approved by your direct supervisor. Uninterrupted home-based internet is a must in your home to attend and host video calls, along with a minimum bandwidth speed of 20 mbps. Office space will be provided for you in the company's headquarters or regional office.

Additional:

Department & Division: 470-Natural Resources

Exempt Status*: Exempt

Reports to**: Director of Natural Resources

Works with Inside Company:

• Internal Human Resources Team
• Internal Corporate Teams
• Practice Area Leads
• Practice Area Project Managers
• Practice Area Biologists
• Natural Resources leadership & personnel

Works with Outside Company:

• Consultants and vendors as necessary
• Various clients as necessary
• Regulatory agencies

Working Conditions:

• Office based in Stow Headquarters or Regional Office or Remote

Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
• Repeat motions that may include the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
• Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speak.

Travel Requirements: May be required periodically to attend project site visits or in-person meetings or training events.

*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties.

**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)