Project Manager for Nature Based Solutions, ClimeCo

Project Manager for Nature-Based Solutions, ClimeCo Organization/Grantor: Project Manager for Nature-Based Solutions, ClimeCo Position/Title/Fund: Project Manager for Nature-Based Solutions, ClimeCo Type/Term: Full-time, Permanent Location: Remote, USA Description: ClimeCo is a global sustainability company headquartered in Pennsylvania, with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low‑carbon future and restore nature with market‑based solutions. We offer comprehensive services spanning environmental asset innovation, ESG and climate strategy consulting, regulatory and policy advisory, environmental credits, API solutions, and climate action certification programs. Our growing team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborate with companies of all sizes, governmental groups, NGOs, and capital markets players on ESG, decarbonization, and policy issues—allowing us to develop high‑quality, purpose‑built end‑to‑end sustainability solutions with measurable impact. We are steadfastly committed to educating and empowering our clients, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey, to be confident in a rapidly evolving marketplace. ClimeCo is seeking a full‑time project manager, Nature‑Based Solutions, for our Project Development team. This position will be remote, with opportunities for hybrid based on location. Reporting to the Vice President of Nature‑Based Solutions, the Project Manager will lead the implementation of environmental commodity projects in a collaborative team environment. The Project Manager will implement greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal projects using nature‑based solutions like reforestation, improved forest management, biochar, and additional projects worldwide. The projects must be conducted in accordance with strict performance, monitoring, and reporting requirements. The Project Manager will work closely with team members and project partners to design, implement, monitor, report, and verify their projects. Responsibilities Develop project description documents and monitoring plans in accordance with the project methodology, regulations, and client needs Advise clients on opportunities to improve carbon impact and project performance, compliance with methodology and registry requirements Quantify carbon offsets associated with project activities Collect, process, and manage project data Perform greenhouse gas emission reduction calculations in accordance with all methodology requirements Assist the independent verification process for the project, including contracting verification bodies, coordinating and attending verification site visits, engaging or providing support for community & stakeholder engagement, and resolving audit findings and corrective actions Interface with carbon offset registries to resolve project compliance issues, deviations, and submit required documentation in a timely manner Support the progress of all project assignments Maintain project schedule and budget Perform occasional project site visits with verifiers, field crews, company personnel, or other parties Provide regular updates to leadership on the status of projects Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication and demonstrated experience with delivering projects to clients. The ideal candidate will have an environmental science and/or forest management background to advise clients on implementing monitoring requirements and quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions. They must be comfortable with frequent client interactions, working with auditing bodies, building relationships within ClimeCo and with external parties, and thriving in direct or remote team settings working collaboratively on project development. Qualifications Minimum BS in a relevant field, including but not limited to: Biology, Conservation Environmental Studies, Forestry or any related fields Minimum 2 or more years of project management experience Minimum of 2 years of developing, supporting, and implementing nature-based projects either for carbon markets or otherwise Prior experience using GIS, ArcPro, QGIS, and other related software Strong quantitative and analytical abilities. Expertise in Excel and/or other data analysis tools. Comfortable working with and manipulating large datasets Strong knowledge of statistics Ability to maintain multiple projects on schedule and within budget Excels at client interaction, including developing and delivering presentations, written deliverables, and building relationships with external parties Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members and ClimeCo partners Willing to travel on occasion (up to 5 times a year) Preferred Experience in conducting field measurements (e.g stratification of project areas, plot design and measurement (mostly forest related) Prior experience in working with/traveling to field sites, developing countries and remote locations Fluent in Spanish. Other language proficiencies are a strong asset. Experience in carbon offset project design and implementation Prior experience with remote sensing data #J-18808-Ljbffr