Senior Project Manager - Environmental Science

Denver, CO, United States

Job Description Job Description Senior Project Manager – Environmental Science

ABOUT DJ&A DJ&A is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that delivers a wide variety of professional services to clients across the nation. Specializing in Transportation Design, Survey & Mapping, Sustainability, Site Development and Utilities, Construction Inspection/Management, Geospatial Solutions, Terrestrial LiDAR, 3D Scanning, Structural Design, Project Management, Community Involvement, Right of Way, and Environmental Compliance, we perform work in some of the most beautiful locations; National Forests, National Parks and Monuments, campgrounds and other recreational facilities, and other federal lands throughout the United States. DJ&A’s unique and interesting projects create well-rounded employees, promote career development, and provide opportunities to visit these beautiful locales!

Founded in 1973 by two former U.S. Forest Service employees who saw a need for a company that uniquely understood Forest Service projects, DJ&A has continued to grow and expand over the last 48 years by embracing the values of our founders. Today, we have a team of 120+ skilled professionals spanning across offices in Missoula, MT (headquarters); Bozeman, MT; Vancouver, WA; Denver, CO; Sioux Falls, SD, and Reno, NV.

JOB SUMMARY DJ&A is seeking a full-time mid to senior level Environmental Project Manager with 7+ years of relevant experience in natural resources or environmental policy. The ideal candidate must have experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), assessing environmental effects, independent NEPA documentation, analysis, and reporting. Other experience preferred includes transportation planning and permitting. The ideal candidate will have experience working on projects for state and/or federal clients as well as private clients. Must be proficient in writing and executing contract agreements with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidate will have natural resource knowledge and have excellent technical report writing and editing skills.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages teams of environmental resource professionals to produce environmental compliance documents

Ensures technical accuracy and adherence to quality assurance/quality control procedures

Candidate must be driven to be a key member of a highly competent team that tackles a variety of projects with interesting challenges that are unique to their respective locations

Possesses a strong initiative to solve problems, develop creative solutions, learn new methods and techniques, and seek out answers to simple and complex questions

Coordinates with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets, quality, and agency requirements are achieved

Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Independent NEPA documentation and analysis experience and/or specialist reporting

Natural resource analysis experience

Proficient technical writing skills

Experience with transportation planning and permitting

Experience in reviewing, understanding, and implementing policy, statute, and handbook direction for natural resource areas

Excellent technical writing and editing skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent planning, organizational, and communication

Highly proficient analytical and problem-solving skills

Independent, self-motivated, results-oriented, and dynamic

Ability to work under tight deadlines

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Project manager experience

Experience specifically for lands and rights-of-way, minerals, recreation, range NEPA analysis, or specialist report writing

508 Compliance experience

Natural resource field experience including data collection and reporting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE B.S. degree or higher in a natural resources field

An understanding of the NEPA process

Demonstrated ability to author various environmental documents

Team oriented and possesses a desire to learn and grow with the company

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Strong communication, computer, analytical, time management and organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and ability to foster professional relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Must be able to travel to various (and sometimes remote) project sites

Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas

SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Approximately $75,000 – $105,000/year

Medical, dental and vision benefits (monthly HDHP medical premiums fully paid for employee and dependents)

Long-term disability and life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with annual company deposit

Roth and 401(k) retirement accounts

Profit sharing and bonus plan

9/80 work schedule

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

Professional licensure reimbursement

Professional development training

Company ownership potential

Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable staff and culture

OFFICE LOCATION TBD Missoula, MT or Bozeman, MT preferred

DJ&A is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here and Supplemental EEO notice here .

DJ&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us .

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