Hybrid Senior Biologist – Project Manager

at Anchor QEA

• Job title: Senior Biologist – Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $126,760 - $142,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tacoma, United States

About the role

• Senior Biologist/Project Manager leading and delivering ecological and restoration projects. Focusing on Washington State and Puget Sound ecosystems with multidisciplinary teams.

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.

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