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Project Manager / Operations Coordinator - Chicago


Job Reference Number

13-0045

Job Type

Professional

Schedule

Full Time

Job Location

North AmericaUnited StatesIllinois

Job Summary

​Cardno JFNew is an environmental and natural resource management consultancy providing a broad suite of services in Water Resources Management, Natural Resources Management, Permitting & Compliance, and Liability Management. Clients turn to Cardno JFNew for help navigating complex environmental, natural resource, and business challenges because of our creative problem-solving and the successful track record of our multidisciplinary team.

Cardno JFNew is seeking a Project Manager/Operations Coordinator to supervise and coordinate field crews engaged in a variety of tasks related to the removal of plant material and ecosystem land management projects.

Key Responsibilities

​Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Supervises activities of field personnel
  • Manages contract documents
  • Oversees staff scheduling, work assignments and budget preparation
  • Ensures all equipment is maintained and procured
  • Ensures that herbicides used to control invasive plant species are applied in accordance with prescribed standards
  • Ensures field work and documentation meets quality control standards

Other Requirements

​Minimum Requirements:
  • Undergraduate or advanced degree in environmental science or related field
  • 2 - 4 years of professional consulting experience
  • Willingness to work in the field at times under strenuous conditions
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience managing projects, including conduct of field studies and data analyses
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
  • Strong business/client orientation
  • Ability to travel periodically between offices
Desired Qualifications:
  • Previous experience managing medium - large size projects a plus
  • Previous participation in business development activities, such as proposal/estimating preparation and client meetings, a plus
  • Accountability
  • Judgment and sound decision making
  • Flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Positive and energetic attitude
  • Self motivated; strong initiative; and resourceful
  • Bilingual capabilities (Spanish) a plus
* Please note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background and reference screening prior to receiving an offer.
Cardno JFNew is an equal opportunity employer

Employee Benefits

Cardno JFNew rewards employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits packages and a lot of other perks too.

Contact

​Please contact jobs@entrix.com for more information.