Natural Resources Project Manager

S&ME • Full-time • Charlotte, NC, US • 1w ago

Natural Resources Project Manager

Requisition Number: 2026-1350-18

S&ME seeks a motivated and passionate Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in Charlotte, North Carolina. Are you ready to contribute your education and knowledge to meaningful projects? Join us at S&ME!

At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

Why Work at S&ME?

Career Growth: We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
Exciting Projects: Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
Supportive Culture: Collaboration, respect, and positivity fuel our team environment.
Flexibility: Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
Community Impact: Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.

About The Role:

As a Natural Resources Project Manager, you'll lead a variety of environmental and natural resource projects from early planning through completion, balancing regulatory compliance, technical quality, client needs, and team coordination. This role blends fieldwork and office responsibilities and requires close collaboration with regulatory agencies, clients, and internal teams. You'll play a key role in delivering sustainable solutions while supporting project performance, safety, and professional growth within the team.

Project Management & Delivery: Manage natural resources projects from proposal development through execution, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communication to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Regulatory Coordination & Permitting: Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to evaluate jurisdictional waters, support environmental permitting efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Field Investigations & Assessments: Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, stream determinations, mitigation support, ecological assessments, and protected species surveys as needed.
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Work alongside and mentor technical staff, ensuring safety, quality standards, and operational objectives are met while coordinating with other service lines to support project needs.
Client & Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, provide regular project updates, and represent the company in professional and community settings to support business development and visibility.

About You:

You have a Bachelor's degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences from an accredited college or university
You have 4+ years of experience with wetland delineations, stream determinations, environmental permitting, mitigation, protected species surveys, and ecological surveys, and previous experience in the southeast U.S.
- GIS experience and/or knowledge
Demonstrated successful team leadership and management at a project level with a good understanding of safety policies/procedures, quality, business metrics, human resources policies/procedures, and risk management concepts
Excellent oral and written communication skills for clients, staff, and regulatory personnel

You Are Willing and Able to:

Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment, such as:

Working the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions
Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

Grow With Us:

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
Employee Recognition Program
Credential Incentive Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
$2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

Join us at S&ME!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.

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