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Verdantas Senior Project Manager-Biologist in Fresno, California
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!
At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.
Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.
Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (Biologist) specializing in environmental biology to join our growing team. The position is hybrid and located in Fresno, CA .
Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, you won't be just joining a firm; you'll be investing in your career.
In this role, you will perform most ecological consulting tasks independently with a high degree of technical and professional skill and knowledge, conduct specialized field studies and analysis, mentor less experienced team members, and provide senior review, advice, and oversight of technical work products. Apply today and make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do:
Provide oversight, guidance, and direction for less experienced team members
Coordinate and communicate with construction staff and management to facilitate workflow and ensure compliance with environmental requirements
Identify potential areas of service improvement; recommend and assist with developing appropriate solutions
Participate in prospective team member interviews
Participate in manager meetings
Provide oversight and support for team members working in the office
Ensuring a safe, secure, and legal work environment
Perform other tasks and projects assigned to ensure the overall health and success of the Company
Collect and Analyze Data:
Conduct desktop assessments of special-status species, wetlands, waters, and other sensitive biological resources
Conduct biological reconnaissance surveys, habitat evaluations, habitat mapping, species-specific surveys, nesting bird surveys, botanical inventories, impact assessments, and mitigation monitoring
Conduct environmental training for construction personnel on field projects
Conduct biological compliance monitoring
Preparing daily survey and monitoring reports, and more complex technical reports
Implement habitat and species restoration, enhancement, or management projects
Utilize various tools and methods (GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
Conduct literature reviews
Work independently on most projects, including complex ones
Prepare Written Communications and Reports:
Prepare reports for pre-activity surveys, pre-construction surveys, and biological compliance monitoring
Prepare complex technical reports and applications for regulatory permits
Manage Projects:
Review and understand the scope, schedule, and budget of work to be completed
Coordinate activities and work products with other team members
Provide and demonstrate task instructions to assigned team members
Monitor project progress
Meet deadlines
Follow up with stakeholders on the completion or delay of project phases
Prepare and send project and internal correspondence
Schedule, attend, or facilitate project meetings
Maintain project documents and reports
Take initiative, resolve issues, and identify improved procedures to ensure client needs are met effectively
Develop, document, and refine project systems and processes
Prepare proposals, including scopes and budgets
Ensure excellent customer service at all levels
Lead a Team:
Serve assigned team members as their primary point of contact at the Company, including for daily field check-ins and check-outs
Ensure assigned team members have the tools and skills necessary to perform their roles effectively and satisfy their agreements at the Company
Coach less experienced team members to help build and strengthen their technical and professional skillsets
Provide routine performance feedback to assigned team members
Ensure team members follow Company policies and procedures
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, botany, or related field
Advanced degree (M.S., M.A., M.E.M., or Ph.D.) or professional certificate (e.g., GIS, P.M.P.) is preferred
Strong knowledge of California flora and fauna
8+ more years or more of professional experience in biological sciences, including strong field skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and be highly responsive to the team
Ability to use and proficiency with various tools and methods (e.g., Google Earth, GPS, GIS, binoculars, cameras, aerial surveys, statistics, and specialized software and databases) to help conduct biological resource assessments and impact analyses
Valid driver’s license
Salary Range:
$90,000-150,000
Benefits:
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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