Project Manager - Natural Resources

SWCA Environmental Consultants is excited to expand our Rocky Mountain Plains team! We're looking for passionate professionals to help us deliver impactful, high-quality environmental solutions. Whether you're an experiencedNatural Resources focused Associate Project Manager orProject Manager, we want to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to work onrenewable energy generation and transmission projectsthat span Colorado, Minnesota, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and beyond. You'll play a key role in driving projects forward, collaborating with talented colleagues, and making a difference in the renewable energy sector.

At SWCA, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member contributes their unique skills and perspectives. You'll work on meaningful projects that advance sustainability and clean energy, with opportunities to grow your career and make an impact. We value creativity, teamwork, and a passion for deliveringSound Science and Creative Solutionsto our clients. We're seeking candidates with a blend of project management, planning, and permitting experience. While consulting experience and knowledge of renewable energy projects are preferred, we encourage applicants with strong interpersonal and project management skills-even if permitting experience is limited. This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to one of our Team Leads in Denver or Fort Collins, CO. We also welcome remote candidates based in Colorado, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wyoming, or Montana.

We typically hire the followingpositions under this job opening:

• Associate Project Manager - Natural Resources | Typically with at least five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise;
• Project Manager - Natural Resources | Typically with at least seven (7) years of relevant experience and expertise.

However, those individuals with between 3 and 7 years of relevant industry experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Our Vision (the North Star), Core Values, and Purpose: SWCA is an employee-owned firm and the best workplace and global leader in addressing sustainability, environmental, and social challenges.

We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

Below please find the job responsibilities for a Project Manager. Responsibilities for an Associate Project Manager will include small, less complex projects, and supporting a project manager on larger, complex projects.

• Oversee medium size, multi-year, multi-disciplinary development projects.

• Develop and manage small to medium size project tasks and budgets including maintaining budgets, schedules, safety, and quality of service.

• Oversee and execute the management of permitting efforts for renewable energy and transmission projects of all sizes and levels of complexityand/or controversy.

• Review invoices, expenditures and complete project audits for projects and tasks.

• Advise and execute on all aspects of project implementation, including the development of project permitting strategies, provide QA/QC of work processes and deliverables, and lead teams completing technical studies that support permitting efforts.

• Manage projects that include state level permitting, local county level permitting, NEPA compliance, state and federal Endangered Species Act consultations, Clean Water Act Section 404 and Section 401 permitting, and cultural resources studies.

• Coaching project teams to navigate land use permitting challenges and meet client needs.

• Work closely with SWCA's resource scientists and environmental planners, managers and directors in natural and cultural resources throughout the company to promote SWCA's business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.

• Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

• Embody and represent SWCA Core Values to clients, partners & subcontractors, public regulatory agencies, and SWCA staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in planning, biology, environmental science, natural resource management, environmental planning, public administration, communications, archaeology, anthropology, geology or other related field.

• At least five (5) years combined experience in project management, planning, environmental communications, natural resources, public outreach, or ecological, archaeological or geographical studies required.

• Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to strategically execute local/county land use permit approvals and/or stakeholder facilitation for a variety of project approvals pursuant to local, state, and federal laws governing environmental resources and land use decisions.

• Demonstrated experience with federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and/or US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other state/local agencies.

• Experience with project team supervision.

• Experience and ability to manage multiple small or medium size projects, in diverse settings and with changing requirements.

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced work environment and desire to work in a highly collaborative team atmosphere.

• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication, collaboration, and high-quality decision-making.

PREFERRED OR HELPFUL

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and/or Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• At least seven (7) years of project management experience is strongly preferred.

• At least three (3) to five (5) years of private consulting experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting or leading multi-year, multi-disciplinary projects; leading meetings with clients, agencies, and the public; directing project teams including subcontractors; preparing or directing staff in the preparation of technical studies and documents; and setting and adhering to project budgets, scopes, and delivery schedules.

• Coaching project teams to design public outreach and facilitation strategies and implementation to meet client needs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; decision quality; attention to detail; and organization, schedule, and budget management skills.

• Ability to be recognized by clients and agencies as a strong land use project manager or deputy project manager able to lead or assist in the development of land use planning, permitting, and compliance documents through project completion

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join, and our business.

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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this position can expect the following pay ranges:

Denver, CO based:

Associate Project Manager - Natural Resources | $69,943 - $89,435/year

Project Manager - Natural Resources | $77,396/year - $100,328/year

Fort Collins, CO based:

Associate Project Manager - Natural Resources | $66,612 - $85,176/year

Project Manager - Natural Resources | $73,710/year - $95,550/year

Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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