Ecology Group Leader

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Our Parsippany office is seeking an Ecology Group Leader for the established Environmental Sciences Group. This is an amazing opportunity for an ecology professional to drive growth in our environmental engineering group which provides comprehensive environmental engineering services across remediation, ecology, and cultural service line. The successful applicant will have experience in delivering ecology services for transportation projects as well as an understanding of both cultural resources and remediation services.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Growth: Drive the growth and success of our established ecological services group.
• Leadership: Manage a talented team of environmental specialists, including wetland scientists, biologists & endangered species specialists.
• Business Development: Expand NV5's market presence in New Jersey and beyond.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure professional project delivery and compliance with all regulations.
• Prepare proposals and project budgets; assist with marketing and Business Development
• Oversee wetland field investigations, delineations and functional value assessments.
• Oversee threatened and endangered floral and faunal habitat assessments and targeted species surveys.
• Prepare wetland and ecological permit applications in accordance with Federal and state requirements with emphasis on New Jersey and New York regulations.
• Prepare NEPA and NJ Executive Order 215 EIS, EA and CED documents
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, cost estimation, and financial reporting.

Why NV5?

• Impactful Work: Be a part of projects that make a difference.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of dedicated professionals.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in a variety of exciting projects.
• Join NV5 and be a part of a team that's making a real impact. Apply now and help us continue our legacy of success in New Jersey and beyond!

• Experience: 12+ years in providing ecology services for Transportation and site design projects
• Leadership: Proven supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, botany, wildlife management, natural resources, or related field.
• Certified Wildlife Biologist or Professional Wetland Scientist preferred, but not required.
• Applicants must be capable of leading wetland delineations.
• Experience with US Army Corps of Engineers, New Jersey and New York permitting.
• Experience working on NJDOT and NJTA projects
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience in managing junior staff, tasks and projects
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to employment

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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Compensation: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Base pay offered for this New Jersey based role may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with (S2310/A4151). Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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