Project Manager at DWF driving operational efficiencies through medium - sized change projects. Collaborating across teams to enhance customer experience and ensure project success.
About the role
- Senior Biologist / Project Manager leading high-impact ecological and restoration projects across the Pacific Northwest. Focused on Washington State and Puget Sound ecosystems with project management and team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex biological and ecological studies in freshwater, estuarine, marine, and riparian environments — including habitat assessments, species surveys, and biological evaluations.
- Plan and manage large-scale restoration projects, from initial identification of limiting factors to alternatives development and feasibility studies through final design, permitting, construction oversight, and adaptive management.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies, and represent clients in consultation with agencies such as NOAA, USFWS, USACE, Ecology, and WDFW and tribes.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, including QA/QC review of technical deliverables, oversight of field teams, and coordination of subcontractors.
- Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Contribute to business development efforts, including positioning for and winning multi-disciplinary projects with a focus on resilient restoration solutions either as part of a larger team or as the prime contractor. This would be accomplished through leveraging existing relationships, serving as a visible leader in professional organizations, developing new clients, identifying project opportunities, leading proposal efforts, and capturing new work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in biology, ecology, natural resources, or a related field.
- 10+ years of professional experience in biology, habitat restoration, or related field.
- Deep knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecosystems, including Puget Sound and western Washington watersheds.
- Expertise in restoration design and implementation, including floodplains, riparian zones, estuaries, rivers, streams, and fish passage improvements.
- Experience in local, state, and federal permitting or coordination/communication/facilitation with agencies and tribes.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects, including familiarity with project management tools and experience in developing and managing scopes, detailed schedules, budgets, and subconsultants.
- Proven leadership in business development activities.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive work environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Benefits
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
- Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
- Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
- Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
- Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
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