We have a current opening for a full-time Senior Aquatic Restoration Project Manager (Engineer or Scientist) based out of our Cambridge, Massachusetts office.
How to Apply & Timeline
- If you would like to apply, please submit a Resume & Cover Letter via email to hr@interfluve.com and include ‘Senior Aquatic Restoration Project Manager’ in the subject line.
- We will be collecting applications throughout July. Interviews will follow; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Firm Description
Since 1984, Inter-Fluve has been a leading water resources science and engineering firm specializing in aquatic ecosystem restoration. We have worked across the United States and internationally on projects that focus on all phases and applications of aquatic habitat restoration, including watershed analysis; stream and wetland assessment; dam removal and fish passage restoration; river, wetland, and floodplain restoration; restoration of estuarine habitats; and other water-related projects.
Our dedicated team of professionals share their passion for nature through their service to our clients. We apply a broad range of science and engineering skills to investigate and design restoration, enhancement, and recovery solutions for degraded riverine, wetland, estuarine and lake environments. Throughout our history, our company’s focus has always been to collaborate, explore, question, and advance our craft.
Visit our website to learn more about our story at www.interfluve.com.
Position Description
We are seeking an Senior Aquatic Restoration Project Manager to join our team. This position will manage and lead project and business development efforts across New England, but with a geographic focus in New York and Western New England. The ideal candidate will have experience and education in a core discipline relevant to water resources restoration, with either:
- a focus on water resources engineering
OR
- A focus on riparian and plant ecology, aquatic ecology, wetland science, fisheries biology, hydrology, or fluvial geomorphology
In addition to managing projects and leading business development efforts, the candidate must be able to assist in various aspects of technical project work including data collection, analysis, design, and implementation of river, estuarine, and wetland restoration projects.
Work Schedule
This position will be expected to be in the Cambridge, Massachusetts office at least 3 days a week, Monday – Friday. Employees may elect to work from home up to 2 days a week if and when job duties allow (e.g., field work and in person meetings take precedence). Occasional long work days and some work on weekends may occur.
Job Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in a core associated discipline and 7-15 years of work experience with river, stream, estuarine, wetland and/or floodplain restoration projects.
- A postgraduate degree in a related field may count towards work experience.
- Full professional licensure or certification (i.e. Professional Engineer license, Licensed/Professional Wetland Scientist, etc.) in one or more disciplines.
Job Requirements
- Commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Passion for aquatic ecosystem science or engineering and for restoration of aquatic systems.
- Experience managing multiple small to large-sized projects, including preparation and management of scopes, schedules, and budgets from proposal submittal through completion of the project.
- Experience building and leading teams to deliver projects, including meeting technical, schedule, and financial targets.
- Excellent delegation skills and ability to communicate clear expectations to project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, teaming partners, diverse stakeholder groups, and the general public.
- Experience completing technical elements of restoration projects such as fieldwork, data analysis, design computations, and construction observation.
- Experience in one or more software programs used for analysis, communication, and design, including Autodesk Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, Excel, or hydrodynamic modeling platforms.
- Willingness and ability to travel for up to 7 days at a time for projects. Typical travel is of shorter duration, but longer periods of travel may be periodically required.
- Ability to effectively self-manage your time to balance multiple deadlines/commitments.
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of issues of aquatic restoration from a non-white perspective (for example, Indigenous, Black, and/or Latinx relationships to water and place).
- Experience leading the business development component of a new area of pursuit, such as a new client group, geographic area of work, or a new type of project.
- Published work or contributions to the body of knowledge relevant to discipline.
Essential Duties
- Project management tasks including:
- Scope, schedule and budget preparation.
- Leading project teams and meeting technical, schedule and financial targets.
- Delegating, and providing clear estimates of hours, deliverables, and timelines expected to be met.
- Attending internal project management trainings.
- Applies in-depth knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to apply current principles and practices in their field of expertise.
- Maintains broad knowledge of Inter-Fluve’s functions, staff, and values in order to make informed decisions that benefit the company and its people.
- Lead large field data collection efforts, perform advanced science and engineering analyses, lead design discussions, make design decisions, and lead the preparation of reports and design sets.
- Perform internal peer review of documents, analyses, and deliverables for quality assurance.
- Serve as a mentor (formal or informal) for other staff.
- Attend and present at conferences.
- Responsible for timely completion of administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense reports, and invoice review for projects they manage.
Benefits & Additional Information
Inter-Fluve, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package that includes paid time off, nine paid holidays, 100% employer paid health plan, 401k with employer contribution after waiting period, paid family and medical leave, and more. The anticipated salary range for this position is between $95,000-$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This position will remain open until filled. Inter-Fluve cannot support international work visas.
Inter-Fluve is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
