Environmental Policy Manager Jobs in Madison, WI

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary Reports To: Regional Manager Job Type: Full-Time, Regular Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 per year, based on relevant experience

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.

The Project Manager will lead utility, water, solar, telecom, and other development projects, acting as a strategic advisor. The role requires attracting and retaining clients while developing strategies to drive company growth and service expansion. Strong leadership and a proven track record in managing complex projects are essential.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to complete complex environmental projects
• Independently manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and project resources
• Track and manage project deliverables
• Attend and lead project meetings
• Interact and coordinate with various clientele, federal, state, local, and tribal agencies
• Document compliance/noncompliance with resource protection measures
• Conduct background research and data collection to articulate practical recommendations to clients and regulatory agencies
• Assist with participation and preparation of new business presentations
• Review and approve formal proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFP)
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Position will require travel as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Archaeology, Architectural History, or closely related field
• 5 years professional experience working in environmental consulting or closely related environmental industry
• Willingness and ability to travel as required by business demands
• Proven record of successfully managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to interpret contracts and scope of work documents and disseminate information to employees
• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently with short deadlines, as well as working in a team setting
• Effective communication skills, including: Able to communicate with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical Verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to train and educate employees
• Organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, dependable, and trustworthy
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

• 9+ years professional experience working in environmental consulting or closely related environmental industry
• Previous managerial experience
• Financial training and/or certifications
• Project management training and/or certifications
• Strong experience in one, or a combination of experience in; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Sections 106 and 110, Clean Water Act Section 404, Endangered Species Act Section 7

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.