Environmental Planning & Restoration Manager

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.

With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.

We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem-solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors

OHM Advisor’s Environmental and Water Resources Group (EWRG) is a diverse 55+ person team looking for an experienced individual with a passion for managing teams and strategies to restore ecosystems and build regional restoration capacity.  

Your Responsibilities 

As an Ecological Restoration Regional Lead/Project Manager for our EWRG in Ohio, you will be responsible for overseeing and driving ecological restoration efforts within Ohio and potentially elsewhere. The primary focus is the Northeastern part of Ohio, but also includes close collaboration with OHM Advisors’ Columbus leadership. Growth is accomplished through working collaboratively with the Geographic Directors, Principals, and Client Representatives for existing clients, as well as identifying opportunities with new clients.

The Ecological Restoration Regional Lead will be responsible for creating proposals and managing the project. The Ecological Restoration Regional Lead will also work to build client relationships, ensure clients are satisfied, and secure follow-up EWRG services.

A successful candidate for the Ecological Restoration Regional Lead/Project Manager position is a strategic thinker who is team oriented, organized, and has strong technical skills. The candidate takes initiative, regularly works with stakeholders and clients, develops strategic plans, secures funding, and ensures projects are implemented effectively.

• Craft and execute regional growth and program strategies for ecological restoration and services.
• Work closely with Geographic Directors, Principals and Client Representatives to understand the local markets, client needs and communicate expertise.
• Work closely with EWRG Practice Leaders and Technical Experts to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with clients, local organizations, watershed groups, and other regional partners to advance restoration goals.
• Increase regional and local capacity to implement high-value restoration and protection areas.
• Attract and cultivate funding and other resources to support restoration initiatives.
• Prepare scope and act as a project manager on studies, reports, design and construction of stormwater systems, ecological services, stream and shoreline restoration, and green infrastructure.
• Effectively communicate project goals, alternatives, recommendations, and outcomes to project team, client and public.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior engineers during project implementation.
• Prepare and manage scope, schedule and budget for proposals and contracts.
• Manage staff, sub consultants and expenses during project implementation.
• Obtain repeat work from clients, including cross-selling services. Securing environmental water resources work with existing and new clients.
• Understand OHM services and how they relate to client's organization and needs.
• Anticipate project issues, including advising the client on alternatives and providing recommendations for solving issues.
• Implement projects from scoping to completion including overall decision-making and QA/QC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Ecology/Natural Resources related field required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively increasing responsibility experience in water resources, including managing projects and proposal writing.
• 2+ years' experience in a Project management role.
• Professional credentials in Ohio or Michigan are desirable (PE, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, etc.).
• A passion for growing and developing teams from infancy to maturity.
• Familiarity with ecology-based restoration practices and NEPA environmental survey work.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/hydrological modeling of stormwater and surface water systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills associated with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel; AutoCAD and/or Revit, Bluebeam or other PDF software.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative to solve challenging problems.
• Self-directed and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset and strong listening and collaboration skills.

Benefits

At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs. 

Benefits: 

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Company Profit Sharing 
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution 
• Paid professional association membership 
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement 
• Volunteer Service Leave 
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options 

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs: 

• Voluntary Wellness Program 
• OHM Grad School 
• OHM University 

You can read more about each of these programs on our website.  

OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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