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Sherwoodengineers

Civil - Project Manager

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$113 - $124/hr

Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources -- carbon, energy, water, and waste. We've worked on over thirty award‑winning projects, and our work has ...

Audubon

Program Manager, Mississippi River

Audubon, IA · On-site +1

$73K - $82K/yr

... in project management with demonstrated success developing collaborative conservation strategies ... and working with diverse stakeholders. An equivalent combination of education and experience will ...

National Audubon Society

$63K - $85K/yr

Mentor staff and contribute to organizational planning, project development, and conservation initiatives. * Stay informed on emerging science, policy developments, and management issues affecting ...

Audubon

Range Ecologist

Audubon, IA

$57K/yr

Develop Habitat Management Plans for private lands enrolled in conservation programs * Support a ... project delivery. Position requires occasional overnight or out-of-state travel, and regular in ...

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How much do conservation project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for conservation project manager in Iowa is $90,695.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,400.00 and $106,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a conservation project manager?

A Conservation Project Manager oversees and coordinates environmental and conservation projects, ensuring they meet ecological, financial, and regulatory goals. They develop project plans, manage budgets, collaborate with stakeholders, and monitor progress to ensure successful implementation. Their work often involves habitat restoration, wildlife protection, and sustainable land or resource management. Strong leadership, project management, and ecological knowledge are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a conservation project manager?

To excel as a Conservation Project Manager, you need a background in environmental science or a related field, strong project management skills, and experience leading conservation initiatives. Familiarity with GIS software, project management tools like Microsoft Project or Asana, and certifications such as PMP or Prince2 are often preferred. Outstanding communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement abilities help you build partnerships and manage diverse teams effectively. These skills are crucial for navigating complex conservation projects, meeting funding and regulatory requirements, and ensuring long-term positive environmental outcomes.

What are some typical challenges conservation project managers face in their day-to-day work?

Conservation Project Managers often navigate challenges such as balancing stakeholder interests, adapting projects to changing environmental regulations, and managing limited budgets. They must also address unexpected ecological impacts, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones. Flexibility and problem-solving are key, as priorities can shift due to weather conditions, funding changes, or community needs. Being prepared for these challenges is crucial to delivering effective, sustainable conservation outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Conservation Project Manager job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,695 per year, or $43.6 per hour.

Project Manager III

Des Moines, IA • On-site

Eocene Environmental Group
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Full-time

This job post has expired 6 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

  • Forestry & Utility Division

  • Environmental Division

  • Technology & Innovation Division

  • Sustainability Division

Job Summary:Project Manager III (Senior Project Manager) will manage the most important and complex projects, provide leadership and training to other project managers, assist with programmatic process and procedure development, provide senior leadership and expertise in their area of focus (e.g. planning, archaeology, biology), participate in hiring key staff, build project teams, and participate in business development (e.g. client visits, proposals, proposal interviews).

Essential Job Duties:

  • Manage large, complex projects involving many stakeholders

  • Manage budgets, invoicing, and communication with the client on budget status

  • Schedule key tasks, track deliverables, communicate with the client on schedule regularly

  • Stay current on a variety of local, state and federal processes, procedures, and requirements including agency specific guidance

  • Proactively navigate and propose practicable resource avoidance, minimization, and mitigation compliance strategies

  • Synthesize and communicate permit stipulations and requirements

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings knowing time zone differences between staff locations and project locations may warrant early morning, noon-hour, or late evening meetings.

  • Draft engineering plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Assist in engineering planning, design, and construction of conservation practices

  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Eocene Environmental Group' s culture of safety and employee ownership

  • Serve as a role model for staff with respect to understanding and following all company policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of project management including at least 15 years of work experience and substantial involvement in at least two large projects

  • Experience working with or for federal, state, or local agencies

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge

  • Process driven with the ability to build efficient and effective procedures

  • Ability to conduct work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines

  • Highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy

  • Ability to interact and coordinate with state, federal, local, and tribal agencies

  • Strong writing and proofreading skills

  • Experience successfully developing proposals including realistic schedules and budgets

  • Experience maintaining quality relationships with clients and agencies

  • Familiarity with typical utility operations and maintenance activities

  • Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, FieldMaps, Survey123, and similar)

Supervisory Duties:

  • Staff and manage large project teams

  • Leadership thru positive engagement and management of an interdisciplinary team of employees

  • Mentor junior level project managers and staff within manager's area of expertise

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

  • B.S. degree (M.S. preferred) in environmental planning and/or a closely related discipline

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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