Restoration Project Manager  Req: 25-04

RECON Environmental Inc. is a small company of specialists representing one of the most established environmental consulting service firms in the Southwest. We are employee-owned and hard-working, but with a casual and collaborative work environment. We offer the right candidate a team-oriented and caring environment, which is client-focused, flexible, and always striving to provide high-quality services for our clients.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Restoration Project Manager to serve as a key member of our Restoration Group in San Diego, California. This position consists of reporting to the Restoration Director and managing habitat restoration projects throughout the Southwest. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the management of projects and contracts involving ecological restoration (with a focus on project delivery), technical proposal and deliverable preparation, and client relations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of completing and/or overseeing projects, and preparing and adhering to proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

·        Successfully manage ecological restoration-related contracts and projects for government agencies and private developers.

·        Direct all aspects of restoration projects of various sizes, including design, implementation, client communication, and meeting project goals.

·        Be responsible for the timely completion of multiple restoration projects. Control overall project cost(s) and budget, scope, schedule, and quality of work.

·        Work closely with the Restoration Director on successful project completion and business development.

·        Work closely with the Restoration Director for contract compliance and ensure client satisfaction. Keep both Director and clients informed of project progress.

·        Serve as the primary point of contact on projects, while maintaining a high-level of positive client interaction.

·        Responsible for labor coordination with the Field Director to achieve project goals.

·        Oversee subcontractors and technical specialists.

·        Responsible for achieving annual sales goals and utilization rates, including supporting the Restoration Group with achieving individual goals.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in Restoration Ecology, Biology, Botany, Field Ecology, Wildlife or related environmental technical discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

·        Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and produce a high volume of accurate work.

·        Requires a professional demeanor and respectful communication style that is accessible, responsive, and approachable to all levels of staff.

·        Must have critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and a high degree of vigilance with identifying consequences and results of actions. Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask as well as be able to work in a team environment with a variety of project members.

·        Knowledge of local habitats and sensitive plant and animal species, including threatened and endangered species and relevant restoration practices as they relate to Southern California habitats is desired. 

·        Must have the ability to prepare progress and annual reports.

·        This is a 40-hour per week, hybrid position.

Salary Range: $40-54 DOE, hourly position

RECON is an employee-owned firm providing employees with a vested interest in the firm's success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). RECON offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, medical and dental coverage (HMO and PPO), life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k)-profit sharing plan with employer match, employee stock ownership, and a casual and friendly work environment.

RECON is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/Vets Employer

Please submit resume and salary requirements to [email protected]