The Environmental Project Manager will lead and oversee multiple environmental projects, ensuring successful execution from conception through completion. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise to address environmental challenges and opportunities in collaboration with diverse stakeholders. 

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*Must be based in the Carolinas* 

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Primary Responsibilities 

• Project Leadership & Oversight: 
  Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of environmental projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and timeline objectives. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: 
  Build and maintain relationships with clients, community leaders, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders. Act as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries. 

• Strategic Planning: 
  Develop project plans, establish milestones, and allocate resources effectively to achieve project goals. 

• Technical Expertise: 
  Provide advanced technical assistance to community members and stakeholders on environmental and agricultural projects. 

• Research & Analysis: 
  Oversee research on environmental and agricultural issues, including regulatory frameworks and case studies, to inform project strategies and decisions. 

• Proposal Development: 
  Guide the preparation of executive summaries, project descriptions, and narratives for grant proposals and other funding opportunities. 

• Team Coordination: 
  Supervise and mentor Environmental Project Coordinators and other team members 

• Communication: 
  Transform complex technical content into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including social media, reports, proposals, and presentations. 

• Reporting: 
  Monitor project progress, produce detailed reports, and present outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Travel: 
  Occasionally travel to project sites and community meetings, primarily within the Carolinas. 

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Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

• Minimum 5 years of applied experience in environmental project management or a related role. 

• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary projects with diverse stakeholders. 

• Strong technical writing, organizational, and project management skills. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities. 

• Proficiency in GIS and data analysis. 

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Desired Attributes 

• Experience working in non-profit or mission-driven organizations. 

• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality outcomes. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver on-time, within budget. 

• Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, with a problem-solving approach. 

• Deep understanding of environmental justice issues and empathy for affected communities. 

• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic work environments. 

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Pay Range 

$62,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year or $29.80 to $40.85 an hour 

 

To apply for this position, email cover letter and resume to keverett@keyenvi.com