Senior Biologist – Project Manager

• Compensation: $100K+, DOE; robust bonus share, and above‑industry averages on 401(k) matching
• Start Date: Flexible
• Final date to receive applications: Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received
• Location: This position can be remote for the right candidate (southwest, northwest, or Rocky Mountain regions in U.S. are preferred, with additional options in the Midwest); preference will be given to those willing to relocate to a WEST office

This role is identified specifically for growth within WEST’s Power Delivery group. The person selected for this role will be an experienced project manager leading large‑scale transmission line projects and other similar linear facilities projects. The job will involve managing projects, assembling and managing large teams of permitting specialists, wildlife/wetland specialists, and other environmental specialists through pre‑construction surveys, agency coordination, and permitting.

As part of a growing team, this role will also have an emphasis on mentoring deputy project managers and providing senior advisement.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in natural resources discipline and 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting as project manager for linear infrastructure projects. Although the position will focus on transmission line projects, the person selected may also support other linear facilities projects, and renewable energy or other types of development projects as needed based on experience.

WEST’s Senior Biologists, Project Managers, and Environmental Planning Specialists work individually, as well as with a team of environmental planners, natural resource specialists, scientists, and GIS specialists.

• Complete and direct various project management and support tasks related to linear project siting evaluation, environmental planning, or environmental reviews (e.g., federal/state/local site permitting and environmental reviews, wetland and/or water resource permitting, environmental site assessments).
• Coordinate and manage natural resource field studies (e.g., wildlife, wetlands).
• Direct multi‑disciplinary teams (including internal staff and external sub‑consultants) in completing environmental review for small, medium, and large‑scale linear projects.
• Coordinate with local/state/federal agencies, tribes, and the public in support of client‑directed project work.
• Collaborate closely with clients to support real‑time requests and help clients implement scientific consulting solutions and maintain complex and intricate project schedules. Take lead on navigating the regulatory landscape and providing clients with novel and innovative solutions.
• Review reports, applying expertise to present and interpret the results of field and desktop studies in their scientific and regulatory context.
• Responsible for ensuring team alignment on field data management and GIS data processes to ensure WEST standards and client requirements are met through our deliverables.
• Market WEST’s capabilities, respond to proposal requests, and provide oversight in the development of scopes of work and budget estimates.
• Foster current business relationships and promote new business development efforts.
• Help maintain WEST’s position as thought leaders in the environmental consulting market.
• Supervision/Mentorship:
  • Manage project teams, deliverables, schedules and budgets for multiple projects.
  • Mentor deputy project managers.
• This position will require overnight travel.

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, biological sciences, natural resources, ecology or equivalent, and/or GIS. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of directly relevant experience in environmental consulting and project management, including demonstrated experience in managing and providing leadership of large and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting and experience effectively communicating with clients and agency staff through planning…