Senior/Principal Environmental Project Manager - Georgia

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Project Manager to support our growing portfolio of complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects in Georgia and the broader Southeast. This is a high impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned project manager who is interested in building our Georgia team’s presence, delivering dynamic projects with our local staff, growing client relationships with southeast team, maintains focus on strategic goals, and is passionate about technical excellence, driving client success, and mentoring high performing teams.

In this role, you will lead projects spanning infrastructure, energy, resilience, and environmental planning efforts, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will play a key role in shaping technical approaches, strengthening client relationships, and advancing SWCA’s reputation for quality and innovation. You will play a key role in shaping technical approaches, strengthening client relationships, and advancing SWCA’s reputation for quality and innovation

This requisition can be hired at either level:

• Senior Project Manager – Eight (8) years of relevant industry experience and expertise, including four (4) years of managing projects and some experience managing others
• Principal Project Manager -- Ten (10) years of relevant industry experience and expertise, including five (5) years of managing projects and some experience managing others

This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position that is open to candidates based around Atlanta, GA, with flexibility for hybrid/remote work. Highly qualified distributed (=remote) based in/around Atlanta, Georgia will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have Southeast project/client experience, preferably in energy markets.

Periodic travel throughout the state and region will be required to support client engagement, project oversight, and team collaboration.

• →Grows client base to support building the Georgia team, responsible for hiring and developing team to support work.
• →Provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in aquatic resources, wetland science, permitting, and environmental compliance, guiding complex assessments and project strategies.
• →Leads permitting strategies, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance efforts to support successful project outcomes.
• →Develops and advises on avoidance, minimization, mitigation, restoration, and compensatory mitigation strategies to address environmental constraints and regulatory requirements.
• →Serves as a trusted advisor to clients by providing strategic guidance on regulatory risk, project feasibility, and environmental constraints.

Eight (8) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including four (4) years of managing projects and some experience managing others. Twelve (12) years of related experience, seven (7) years managing projects, and PMP certification is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education. Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience, including four (4) or more years managing projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in wetland science and aquatic resources, including delineations and jurisdictional determinations.
• Strong experience with Clean Water Act permitting, including Sections 404 and 401.
• Proven experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state regulatory agencies, ideally in Florida or the Southeast.
• Track record of managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and invoicing.
• Demonstrated client management and business development experience as a seller doer.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Twelve (12) or more years of experience, including seven (7) or more years managing projects.
• PMP certification.
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification or similar credentials
• Experience with mitigation strategy, restoration, or mitigation banking.
• Familiarity with Florida specific permitting and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, energy, or land development projects.
• Established relationships with clients and regulatory agencies in Georgia or the Southeast.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet SWCA's driver requirements. 

This position may require domestic travel, including travel by commercial airline. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel throughout the duration of employment.  

Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.  

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. The expected pay range for this Southeast-based position is

• Senior Project Manager - $90,004.00 - $126,672.00 per year
• Principal Project Manager - $110,292.00 to $145,236.00 per year

Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in your future. Our Total Rewards package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact accommodations@swca.com. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact recruiting@swca.com.

SWCA may use approved technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees, and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and human-centered hiring experience. 

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience, skills, and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience, complete assessments on their behalf, or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities. 

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. 

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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