Senior Environmental Project Manager
Senior Environmental Project Manager
Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale environmental programs across California. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in environmental consulting and a track record of managing multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects from proposal through execution.
You will play a critical role in overseeing a high-impact ecosystem enhancement program focused on agricultural, riparian, and wetland environments, contributing directly to sustainable water management and watershed restoration efforts. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and drive meaningful environmental outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality management
- Oversee complex, multi-year environmental programs ensuring compliance, performance tracking, and timely delivery
- Develop, review, and manage technical reports, regulatory documentation, and client deliverables
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Manage program budgets, cost projections, and financial reporting in collaboration with finance teams
- Identify risks, solve complex project challenges, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, field teams, and regulatory experts
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and program expansion initiatives
- Mentor and manage junior staff, including performance management and team development
- Represent the organization at public meetings, stakeholder engagements, and industry forums
Qualifications & Experience
- 15+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting or natural resource management
- 10+ years of experience managing large-scale environmental or infrastructure programs
- Strong background in water resources, watershed restoration, wetlands, or related disciplines
- Proven experience managing budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams
- Advanced degree in environmental science, natural resources, water resources, or a related field
- Solid understanding of California environmental policies, permitting, and water management challenges
- Experience working with technical teams including engineers, biologists, and environmental scientists
Key Skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, including technical documentation and client presentations
- Ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable insights
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
Why Apply
- Opportunity to lead high-impact environmental programs with tangible ecological and community benefits
- Collaborative, mission-driven team working at the forefront of watershed restoration and water innovation
- Strong emphasis on professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career progression
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work model with flexibility and meaningful field engagement
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule with regular in-office collaboration in Sacramento
- Field visits to project sites as needed
- Opportunity to work on projects that directly impact California's water systems and ecosystems
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