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Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager to join our team remotely in TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Responsible for environmental responsibilities related to the land development industry with regard to wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species inventories, procuring appropriate permits, and coordination with regulatory agencies at the county, state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

+ Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

+ Assist manager in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.

+ Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.

+ Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

+ Conduct complex field assessments, land use studies, and parkland impact assessments as prescribed by proposals and contracts (including scope, schedule, and budget).

+ Conduct fieldwork independently or in a team environment in all types of weather conditions and throughout various terrains.

+ Compile, analyze, and report on data collected from field work.

+ Prepare reports and maps/exhibits using GIS or AutoCAD.

+ Effectively participate and contribute to the environmental team.

+ Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates and reports for projects.

+ Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets and cost estimates.

+ Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.

+ Assist in all components related to planning and completing environmental projects.

+ Work with clients, staff, agency personnel, and others to perform projects.

+ Prepare proposals and manage projects.

+ Understand client objectives and help them reach a successful outcome.

+ Engage in occasional independent field work in adverse weather conditions and out-of-town travel.

+ Engage in business development and client marketing.

Success Metrics and Competencies

+ Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

+ Ability to collaborate and team well across offices and be able to facilitate agreement.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners, to include colleagues (scientists, engineers, and surveyors), clients, landowners, government agency personnel, and the general public.

+ Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

+ Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

+ Outstanding client management skills.

+ High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Effective organizational skills.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

+ Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

+ Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

+ Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

+ Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.

+ Project management experience including developing proposals, budgets, management of personnel and workloads and deliverables (including technical reports and permits).

+ Familiarity with financial principles with focus on improving return on investment.

+ Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

+ Thorough understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business.

+ Data analysis and interpretation skills.

+ Ability to learn, understand, and apply environmental laws and regulations, government agency policies, environmental principles and practices, and permitting requirements.

+ Knowledge of threatened and endangered species permitting mechanisms, wildlife species ecology and natural history, wildlife management, and wetlands and waters of the U.S. Proven track record of innovation, leadership and creativity.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Ecology, Biology, or related field preferred.

+ Eight or more (8+) years of relevant industry-related experience, including managing projects and teams.

+ Registered Professional.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD.

+ Knowledge of GIS, and R statistical software.

+ Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

+ Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

+ Mobility around an office environment.

+ Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

+ Frequent outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

+ Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

+ Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

+ Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

+ Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

+ Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.