Ecological Project Manager

CA | GA | NY | CR

About Sherwood Design Engineers

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary

As an Ecological Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable development. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and technical experts, including planners, and computational strategists. You will lead these diverse teams to develop and drive an integrated narrative for ecological systems and infrastructures that directly inform the design of development projects, communities, and landscape planning. You will take a prominent role in expanding our practice in Ecological Planning, Implementation, and Conceptual Engineering in the US and abroad [including the MENA Region].

Minimum Skills

• Typically 8+ years of ecological engineering, restoration ecology, environmental engineering, and master planning / project design experience

• Typically 4+ years of implementation or in-field construction project documentation experience and built projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology or Environmental Engineering; those with additional background or hybrid degrees in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or other related design fields

• Proven ecological leadership ability and a strong reputation in the industry

• Experience in the following areas:

  • Ecological Baseline Assessment

  • Ecological System Establishment / Restoration / Adaptation / Resilience

  • Engineered Open Space

• Experience in coordinating and leading multi-disciplinary projects

• Strong mentorship skills and a collaborative mindset

• Expertise in watershed management, ecosystem engineering, and integrated systems engineering

• Excellent client engagement and presentation skills

• Flexibility, innovation, and creativity in thought and approach

• Ability to travel to other offices/sites as needed

Preferred Skills

• Master’s or PhD degree in Ecological or Natural Sciences

• Relevant certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation such as LEED, LBC, WELLS, IUCN

• Experience in some or all of the following:

  • Stormwater Network / Watershed Restoration Planning

  • Green Infrastructure Design

  • Water Resources and Hydrology Engineering

  • Economic Decision Support and Payback Analysis

Expected Outcomes

• Attract and secure new projects, enhancing our portfolio and driving future growth, guiding the vision and execution of our ecological engineering initiatives

• Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and technical teams, including landscape architects, urban planners, and computational designers

• Demonstrate a strong ability and interest in mentorship, guiding and inspiring team members across various disciplines, facilitating effective collaboration

• Collaborate productively with computational design teams, clients, and consultants, bringing your ecological expertise to the forefront of these discussions

• Lead efforts in watershed management planning, ecosystem engineering, integrated systems engineering, and living infrastructure engineering

• Develop master plans and conceptual engineering solutions for large-scale land development projects, ensuring sustainable considerations are at the core

• Take a prominent role in expanding our practice in Ecological Planning, Implementation, and Conceptual Engineering, particularly in the US and the MENA region

• Concentrate on pre-design activities, including master planning, concept design, feasibility assessments, business case development, and narrative creation

• Support our sustainable civil engineering practice with a proactive approach and excellent presentation skills

What We Offer

• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year

• Flexible working - with every other Friday off

• Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans

• Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit

• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

• Automatic 401k enrollment

• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work

• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Compensation:

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $135,100 to $178,900 The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.