Sr. Biologist / Project Manager (Remote) at Environmental Research Group | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Sr. Biologist / Project Manager (Remote) at Environmental Research Group

Sr. Biologist / Project Manager (Remote)

Environmental Research Group · Austin, TX, US

1 weeks ago

Sr. Biologist / Project Manager (Remote)

Environmental Research Group · Austin, TX, US

12 days ago
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About the Role

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Biologist/Project Manager to join our Natural Resources Team. This role involves developing and leading Natural Resources projects nationwide, supporting field surveys, and managing computer-based project tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Natural Resources scopes of work for small to large projects
  • Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists
  • Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to various regulatory requirements
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
  • Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements
  • Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution
  • Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of daily logs, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance reports
  • Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards
  • Tactfully approach others; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments
  • Display original thinking and creativity when appropriate; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas
  • Adhere to ERG's safety protocols and ethical standards in all activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
  • Support and lead field surveys including habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys for listed species, wetland delineations, invasive species surveys, and biological compliance monitoring
  • Perform computer-based work to manage multiple ongoing projects, support development of proposals, survey reports, management plans, and other project deliverables

Requirements

  • BA/BS in environmental science, biology, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a professional setting performing the essential functions of this position - being a Natural Resources Project Manager
  • Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for deliverable and proposal review and/or development
  • Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships
  • Familiarity with biological resources, special-status species, and permitting processes across multiple states
  • Willingness to conduct fieldwork up to 40% of the time, involving travel across the nation and overnight stays - travel expenses included

Skills

  • Habitat assessments
  • Presence/absence surveys for listed species
  • Wetland delineations
  • Invasive species surveys
  • Biological compliance monitoring
  • Technical writing
  • QA/QC
  • Project management
  • Team management
  • Client relationship management
  • Regulatory compliance

Location

  • Anywhere in the USA

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Hybrid
  • Fieldwork up to 40%

Experience Level

  • Senior

Education Level

  • BA/BS in environmental science, biology, or a related discipline
  • Master's degree or higher (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

  • $85,000 to $100,000 per year

Benefits

  • Health insurance with a generous employer subsidy
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Fitness stipend
  • 401(k) plan with an employer contribution regardless of employee contribution

About the Company

  • ERG enhances missions and enriches lives, guided by core values of trust, expertise, and compassion.
  • ERG is committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
  • A trusted name since 2000, ERG offers more than just consulting; they are a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and environmental champions.
  • ERG excels in providing superior environmental solutions and integrating into the communities they serve.
  • They offer behind-the-scenes support, on-site project management, and hands-on fieldwork to clients across the public and private sectors.
  • ERG is a certified Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned, Women Owned Small Business as well as a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

Equal Opportunity

  • ERG is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veteran statuses.
  • ERG also participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.