Environmental Scientist. Columbus LilyLifestyle

Overview

Kimley-Horn has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to help lead the Environmental Services team in Columbus, Ohio (OH). This individual will have an entrepreneurial spirit and create a vision for growth for a small, but talented and growing, Environmental Services practice.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: environmental process, NEPA environmental document preparation, stream/wetland delineation, protected species assessments, waterway permitting, field investigations, agency coordination, regulatory compliance and reporting, public engagement/involvement, and other specialties.

• Lead an environmental team while building and managing relationships with key clients.

• Promote the growth of the local environmental team and mentor existing environmental staff.

• Support other practices in the office and region to deliver environmental-focus work

• Operate with integrity and sound business principles.

• Provide practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building, and maintaining positive client relationships.

• Open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing an Environmental Services practice.

• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model.

• Meeting or exceeding client expectations.

• Identifying and tracking leads.

• Making presentations, writing proposals and scopes of work.

• Establish budgets, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and supervising the execution of work.

• Accounting, administrative, marketing, recruiting, IT and production support will be provided.

• Manage project teams consisting of other environmental and engineering professionals of varying experience levels.

• Bachelors (BS) or Masters (MS) in the Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related degree.

• 5 or more years of relevant experience managing environmental tasks/projects in Indiana

• Relevant professional certifications (AICP, PWS, CPESC, etc.) are desirable, but not required

• Client contacts and relationships with local, regional, or state agencies.

• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work.

• Experience with NEPA processes.

• Experience in natural resources assessments and field investigations, including preparation of wetlands/waters delineation reports.

• Experience with environmental permitting rules and regulations.

• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS), specifically ArcGIS and/or CAD.

• Experience writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage & mentor staff, and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness:
  Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development:
  Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits:
  New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities