Environmental Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Senior Project Manager with demonstrated success in the environmental permitting process in North Carolina. The successful, North Carolina-based candidate will join our existing consulting division working with clients to manage project teams for energy infrastructure projects (oil, products, and natural gas pipelines; electric transmission facilities, etc.). This position requires experienced technical knowledge managing multi-component and sometimes complex projects that require federal, state, and local permitting of energy-related projects.

This is a remote work position; however, candidates must be based in the eastern US, with preference given to candidates located in North Carolina and surrounding states. This is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $145,300 and $183,400 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. This position is also bonus eligible.

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in‑office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full‑time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages.

Merjent supports annual career‑related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government.

Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in‑person team meetings and all‑staff events. The Merjent difference is real – it's based on a commitment to our values, which guides us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long‑term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

• Serve as the Project Manager for projects in North Carolina and surrounding states, which may vary in size and complexity.
• Effectively manage project budget, schedule, and manage project risk through implementation of standard project management processes and tools.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and bring new opportunities to Merjent.

• Bachelor's degree in a natural resource/environmental field required.
• At least 10 years of experience working with permitting processes through agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, federal land‑management agencies, State Historic Preservation Offices, FERC, and state regulatory agencies in the eastern U.S. (including North Carolina).
• Experience with FERC‑regulated projects is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience or familiarity with project management and/or deputy project management preferred.
• Knowledge, interest, experience, and/or advanced degrees in environmental law, planning, anthropology/archaeology, hydrology, biology, wetland ecology, or other technical fields is a plus.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong self‑starter tendencies and excellent organizational/task management skills.
• Able to adapt quickly and work well under pressure, both in large teams and one‑on‑one.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to analyze, organize, and interpret data from multiple sources and translate that information into direct, easy to understand written deliverables.
• Must be detail‑oriented with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient at the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel,…