Senior Natural Resources Project Manager
S&ME, Inc.
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Natural Resources Project Manager
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S&ME seeks a motivated and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in one of our Region 3 offices (Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Huntsville, Alabama). Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!
S&ME prioritizes high-quality client relationships, sound technical approaches, and collaborative problem-solving with coworkers, clients, and project team members. We provide integrated services to our clients in the Commercial Real Estate, Institutional, and Transportation Markets, and we continually focus on client success.
As a Senior Natural Resources Project Manager, you'll lead a variety of environmental and natural resource projects from early planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, client needs, and team coordination. This role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities and requires close collaboration with regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams. You'll play a key role in delivering sustainable solutions while supporting project performance, safety, and professional growth within the team.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Project Management & Delivery: Manage natural resources projects from proposal development through execution, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Regulatory Coordination & Permitting: Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters, support environmental permitting efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Field Investigations & Assessments: Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation support, ecological assessments, and protected species surveys as needed.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Work alongside and mentor technical staff, ensuring safety, quality standards, and operational objectives are met while coordinating with other service lines to support project needs.
- Client & Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, provide regular project updates, and represent the company in professional and community settings to support business development and visibility.
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences or a closely related field
- 10+ years' experience that includes at least 3 years of experience with wetland delineations, stream determinations, environmental permitting, mitigation, protected species surveys, and ecological surveys, and previous experience in the southeast U.S.
- Demonstrated successful team leadership and management at a project level with a good understanding of safety policies/procedures, quality, business metrics, human resources policies/procedures, and risk management concepts
- GIS experience and/or knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for clients, staff, and regulatory personnel
- TDEC Qualified Hydrologic Professional certification required for our Tennessee locations
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions, outside of normal business hours when necessary
- Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially long periods
- Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
We Are S&ME:
At S&ME, we're committed to your growth, professionally and personally. With over 50 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials engineering, we've built a strong foundation for long-term careers. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners across 10+ states works together to create meaningful impact for our clients and communities. When you join S&ME, you become part of a collaborative, honest, and people-focused culture that invests in your success. We offer exciting project opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family. This is more than a job; it's a place to grow, thrive, and build a future.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
- Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
- Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
- Mentorship & Career Development Programs
- Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
- $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.
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