Senior Environmental Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

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About the Position

We are searching for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Environmental Services team in Florida. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience as an environmental consultant and/or environmental regulatory agent, with a preference for experience in renewable energy, oil & gas, transportation, or federal projects. In this role, the Senior Project Manager will oversee staff in our Tampa and/or Jacksonville offices, where we conduct a wide range of environmental studies, such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, NPDES inspections, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). You will also be responsible for document production, including technical reports, NEPA documents, and permit applications. As a mentor to our dynamic team of environmental professionals, you will support a variety of multidisciplinary projects, interface with clients, and contribute to proposal development. The ideal candidate will have experience with jurisdictional wetland and water delineations, as well as protected species habitat assessments and surveys. You should be familiar with federal, state, and local permitting and mitigation support and have the ability to manage schedules and environmental special studies effectively. Additionally, you will coordinate with interdisciplinary teams of designers and environmental subject matter experts (SMEs) on various infrastructure projects. Experience with specific clients or projects, such as GDOT, FDOT, FDEP, Corps of Engineers, EPA, Energy, Renewables, or Federal Projects is highly preferred.

This position provides a great opportunity to lead and collaborate with a diverse team, engage across multiple markets and geographies, and play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental solutions for a wide range of clients.

Experience and Qualifications

• BS in relevant environmental discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading ecology field tasks (e.g., water/wetland delineations, protected species surveys, erosion compliance inspections, etc.) and preparing associated technical documentation
• Must have a working knowledge of wetland science, flora/fauna and ecosystems of the Southeastern US, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Physically able to travel and conduct field work on various project sites with challenging field conditions such as steep terrain, thick vegetation, and inclement weather
• While field work is not a major component of this position, the ability to support may be required
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills with ability to deliver complete and clean documents
• Willingness to travel as projects require to include occasional overnight travel
• Relevant certifications such as Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Wildlife Biologist, or Certified Ecologist would be viewed favorably
• Ability to work well within a team environment, positive attitude, multi-task, and self-motivated to produce high quality work
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally

All Pond & Company positions require participation in at least one in-person interview as part of our hiring process, and most roles also require in-person onboarding at a Pond office location; candidates should expect to meet directly with our team and should be cautious of any communication suggesting otherwise.

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond's staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta's #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents. Additional Information Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.