Biological Project Manager

Ecology and Environment, Inc. is a fully integrated environmental consulting firm committed to supporting sustainable development through responsible environmental stewardship.  We are seeking a Biological Project Manager for our corporate office in Buffalo, N.Y. to develop and oversee energy projects in the northeast.

Our successful candidate must have a strong understanding of the various permitting and environmental documentation processes (e.g. NEPA compliance) for energy projects including pipelines, transmission, and renewables and demonstrated abilities at project management, project-related research and technical writing.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a variety of environmental projects for  energy clients including electrical transmission, pipelines, and wind farms in the northeast
• Coordinate and meet with energy project developers and owners/operators
• Federal and state Agency coordination and negotiation
• Directing biological studies including wetland delineations, cultural resource assessments, and T&E surveys
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams and prioritizing work assignments
• Preparing NEPA documents and obtain the necessary environmental and other required local, state, and federal permits including wetlands/404 permits and jurisdictional determinations
• Ensuring that project teams work together to achieve results – setting performance targets for staff, providing inspiring leadership and direction, and actively identifying and resolving issues
• Understanding and accounting for project contract requirements, assuring that commitments are met in accordance with deliverables, schedule, and with the appropriate level of quality
• Assisting with proposal efforts focusing on environmental permitting for energy sector clients

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology  or a related discipline: Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience including project / task management experience
• Familiarity with wetland delineations; PWS desired
• Environmental permitting experience required; New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania experience preferred
• Knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations, including NEPA, CWA, CAA, NHPA, etc.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills with attention to detail and a high quality of work in a pressure environment
• Strong project management and technical writing skills
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, disciplines, and experts including senior management, clients, and other departments
• Ability to travel to support business needs

E & E is its people. We are a knowledge based culture with an integrated staff of more than 85 scientific and engineering disciplines—a group of innovators who pave the way in implementing environmental solutions.  E & E has been dedicated to environmental conservation and enhancement since our founding in 1970.  Our vision for the 21st century is to continue our tradition of leadership in implementing environmentally sustainable practices.  At the end of the day, we know that the world is a better place because of our work.  E & E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment, with a competitive benefits package. 

Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line.  Ecology and Environment, Inc. is an EOE/AA employer.  M/F/V/D.