Natural Resources Team Lead

SWCA is currently seeking applications for a Natural Resources Team Lead, supporting our operations throughout Wyoming and Montana. The Natural Resources Team Lead is responsible for providing leadership within the Wyoming/Montana Natural Resources Program by managing staff, projects, and clients. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of developing new business, managing complex projects, meeting financial goals, and mentoring others to do the same.

The Natural Resources Team Lead will report to the Senior Office Director out of SWCA's Sheridan, Wyoming office. The Sheridan office offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, and specializes in natural, cultural, and paleo resource management, environmental planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have a depth of experience and familiarity with the business environment of Wyoming and Montana. This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), exempt position based out of Sheridan, WY. Remote employees are encouraged to apply. If remote, occasional travel to the local Sheridan office would be expected.

Qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest along with a current resume in order to be considered for the position.

Application Deadline -- All application materials are due by March 19, 2025

The Natural Resources Team Lead will manage current opportunities while participating in the development of a forward-looking plan for their team. This position will require highly developed critical thinking skills to recognize and solve problems proactively and independently, as well as identify and mitigate risks and impediments through persistence, creative thinking, and a focus on client satisfaction. This will include working with the Senior Office Director, Project Managers, other Team Leads, and professional staff in the Sheridan office and surrounding states to further employee development and mentoring, provide technical leadership, and develop strategic team goals by contributing to the following:

• Organizational leadership
• Provide highly effective, dynamic management and leadership to SWCA's natural resources program and staff. Help align employees to their annual career development goals and build teams to support program and individual employee development.
• Supervise and mentor natural resources project managers, technical staff, and field personnel, while promoting a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with the Senior Office Director to hire Natural Resources staff.
• Proactively monitor the productivity and development of your Natural Resources Team, set clear expectations, and foster an environment of teamwork.
• Provide general support to the team relating to subject matter resources, training opportunities, regulatory and research updates.
• Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

• Technical leadership
• Provide quality assurance/quality control reviews of deliverables prepared by other team members.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical work throughout the natural resources program, including data management and analysis, and reporting.

• Client leadership
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients while executing strategic analysis, marketing, and sales for new clients.
• Manage the performance of individual projects, and effectively coordinate with clients and agencies, to produce technically excellent work that is on time and on budget.
• Engage with the office business development team to evaluate changing market conditions and strategic sales opportunities at a regional and sub-regional level (new clients and geographies).
• Lead proposal efforts and internal business development groups, drive accountability for participation in business development and help mentor sell-doer mentality in all employees.
• Take lead role in the go/no go decisions in concert with the Director and drive accountability for efficient proposal and marketing pursuits.
• Develop strong and productive relationships within industry organizations and with agency staff to expand the regional client base in line with the region's strategic goals.

Required

• A minimum of a Bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in Natural resources consulting.
• A minimum of three (3) years of natural resources (or related) project management experience, including developing and implementing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work from pre-field tasks to final report preparation.
• Previous experience with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations in the greater Wyoming/Montana area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to take ownership of responsibilities, and provide potential solutions to problems encountered on the job.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle screening

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and providing leadership for other professionals.
• Demonstrated business development success and consulting acumen, including established credibility with federal and state agencies and clients, as well as success in proposal writing.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Sheridan-based position can expect a salary of $81,120/year-$106,000/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

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.