Project Manager - Environmental

POSITION OVERVIEW: As an Project Manager 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. A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE: Carrying out site investigations, collecting, processing, and evaluating 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 working accordingly for accomplishing the project responsibilities REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor of Science, Master’s preferred, in one of the following or related fields: Marine Biology, Rangeland Ecology, Ecology, Soil Science, Geography REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong communication skills Ability to build strong relationships 7+ years of experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicant would be able to sit for extended periods of time working on computer. Outdoor field work for extended periods in a variety of weather conditions and site conditions Driving to and from various outside meetings LEVEL UP WITH LJA Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s. Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support. Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most. Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team. Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow. Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives. Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing. Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career. Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr