Senior Project Manager-Biologist

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At Verdantas were redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting‑edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors like water resources resilient land use energy transformation and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence across more than 90 offices is championed by a team of over 2000 experts scientists engineers geologists and technical specialists embedded in a people‑focused culture prioritizing the well‑being of our employees clients and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We dont just solve problems;

we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being empowers your growth and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas your career goes beyond the expected and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities

Under the general supervision of a Team Leader a Senior Scientist will act as our Project Manager / Senior Project Manager who performs most ecological consulting tasks independently with a high degree of technical and professional skill and knowledge conducts specialized field studies and analysis mentors less experienced team members and provides senior review advice and oversight of technical work products.

Conducting desktop assessments of special‑status species wetlands waters and other sensitive biological resources

Conducting biological reconnaissance surveys habitat evaluations habitat mapping species‑specific surveys nesting bird surveys botanical inventories impact assessments and mitigation monitoring

Conducting environmental training for construction personnel on field projects

Preparing daily survey and monitoring reports and more complex technical reports

Implementing habitat and species restoration enhancement or management projects

Using various tools and methods (e.g. GPS GIS binoculars cameras aerial surveys statistics and specialized software and databases) to conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses

Conducting literature reviews

Working independently on most projects including complex ones

Preparing reports for pre‑activity surveys pre‑construction surveys and biological compliance monitoring

Preparing complex technical reports and applications for regulatory permits

Reviewing and understanding the scope schedule and budget of work to be completed

Coordinating activities and work products with other team members

Providing and demonstrating task instructions to assigned team members

Monitoring project progress

Meeting deadlines

Following up with stakeholders on the completion or delay of project phases

Preparing and sending project and internal correspondence

Scheduling attending or facilitating project meetings

Taking initiative resolving issues and identifying improved procedures to ensure client needs are met effectively

Developing documenting and continuously refining project systems and processes

Preparing proposals including scopes and budgets

Ensuring excellent customer service at all levels

Serving assigned team members as their primary point of contact at the Company including for daily field check‑ins and check‑outs

Ensuring assigned team members have the tools and skills necessary to perform their roles effectively and satisfy their agreements at the Company

Coaching less experienced team members to help build and strengthen their technical and professional skillsets

Providing routine performance feedback to assigned team members

Ensuring team members follow Company policies and procedures

What else does this position involve

Providing oversight guidance and direction for less experienced team members

Coordinating and communicating with construction staff and management to…