Director of Project Management (ecological restoration)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The Project Director (PD) oversees business development, acts as a technical resource to the design team, and supervises the project management department. Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and effective team collaboration.
Principal Accountabilities:· Applies technical expertise in ecological restoration and environmental permitting.· Participates in leadership meetings and collaborates with other Directors.· Performs other functions as directed by senior management.
Business Development:· Ensures prompt response to project leads and attends initial client meetings.· Collaborates on design plans and strategies within consulting contracts.· Networks to secure new project opportunities and expand professional network.
Technical Design Specialist:· Leads presentations on regulatory compliance and project technical aspects at regulatory review meetings (primarily local-level Conservation Commission public hearings).· Supports design department in permit application preparation.
Supervises Project Management:· Manages select high-profile clients directly and orchestrates project management coverage.· Evaluates performance of project managers and oversees career advancement.· Conducts site inspections to monitor progress, compliance, and quality assurance.
Requirements:· Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, or related field.· 5+ years’ supervisory experience in environmental consulting.· Expertise in presenting projects before regulatory compliance review boards.· Knowledge of wetland protection regulations and landscape construction.· Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with design software a plus.· Valid Driver’s License and ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Preferred Qualifications:· Experience in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up, ArcGIS, GPS.· Familiarity with Sage or Timberline accounting or client relationship management software.
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