Description
TRC is seeking a talented, motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Biologist / Project Manager who is responsible for managing complex environmental projects while providing technical leadership in biological resources, ecological assessments, permitting, and regulatory compliance. This individual serves as both a technical expert and project manager, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, ensuring project profitability, and mentoring junior staff.
The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental consulting, with extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects for public and private sector clients.
This individual may report to our Irvine, Los Angeles or San Diego, CA offices.
Responsibilities
Manage biological and environmental permitting projects from proposal through project completion.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans.
Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, profitability, and invoicing.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, scientists, GIS specialists, and environmental professionals.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and subcontractors.
Lead and review biological resource assessments and technical studies, including:
Biological Constraints Analyses
Habitat Assessments
Wetland Delineations
Endangered Species Surveys
Botanical Surveys
Wildlife Surveys
Jurisdictional Waters Delineations
Habitat Restoration Plans
Mitigation Monitoring Reports
Provide technical oversight for NEPA, CEQA (where applicable), and other environmental compliance documentation.
Interpret environmental regulations and provide strategic guidance to project teams and clients.
Prepare and review technical reports and permit applications.
In addition, provide special-status species surveys such as burrowing owl, least bell's vireo, bat and crotch's bumble bee surveys.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources, or related field.
Master's degree preferred.
10–15 years of environmental consulting experience.
Minimum of 5 years managing complex environmental projects.
Experience conducting biological surveys, species surveys, monitoring, and field reconnaissance and reporting.
Knowledge of biological resource regulations and compliance processes, including CDFW, USFWS, and CEQA.
Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with GPS equipment, GIS applications, and digital data collection methods.
Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field assignments.
Demonstrated success managing project budgets exceeding $250,000.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)
Professional Biologist (where applicable)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
GIS experience (ArcGIS)
Experience with transportation, water resources, energy, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
