Managing Biologist

Title: Managing Biologist

Location: Madison (Remote)

Job Type: Regular Full-time

What's the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a senior-level, entrepreneurially minded biologist to help expand the presence of our Environmental Restoration Practice to better capture growing opportunities in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. We are particularly interested in an individual who has experience in identifying, planning, designing and implementing ecosystem restoration, sediment beneficial use, and surface water nutrient reduction projects and programs. The successful candidate will support our team of scientists, engineers, biologists, and planners in the growth of Anchor QEA and will help to build, oversee, and mentor project teams in the Midwest region. They will be responsible for developing new clients, winning and executing work, and growing our experience with federal, state, and local clients. We are committed to investing in the right person and to providing support to foster your success

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant has previous experience in building an ecosystem restoration practice, including services related to beneficial use of dredged sediment, agal nutrient reduction, and habitat restoration and nature-based solutions in riverine, lake, and coastal environment. They should have a demonstrated track record of collaboration with others and their own creativity, experience, insight and entrepreneurial spirit. Core responsibilities include project execution (70%) and business development (30%):

Project Execution

• Leading comprehensive scope development, fee negotiations, project schedule and deliverable milestones development, technical and financial project management activities, client and stakeholder coordination, project implementation, and subcontractor administration.
• Planning, performing, and managing technical analyses for ecosystem restoration, sediment management, and surface water nutrient reduction projects.
• Contributing to design plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for restoration projects with oversight from an engineer.
• Providing mentorship, technical oversight and quality reviews on ecosystem restoration, sediment management, and surface water nutrient reduction projects
• Providing active mentorship and oversight of junior and mid-level staff

Business Development

• Working directly with federal, state, local agencies; non-governmental organizations (NGOs); and other organizations to identify, plan, and execute ecosystem restoration and surface water nutrient reduction projects that restore natural systems and habitat.
• Positioning for and winning multi-disciplinary projects and/or programs with a focus on sustainable habitat and ecological restoration solutions, water quality and climate resilience, either as part of a larger team or as the prime contractor
• Knowledge of existing and potential clients in the region, and ability to leverage existing relationships
• Developing new clients, identify project opportunities, lead proposal efforts, and capture new work
• Identifying strategic teaming partners and actively building relationships, helping to identify and support staff resource and hiring needs

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• Proven ability to generate new business over their career and grow an ecosystem restoration practice with a focus on federal, state, and local clients
• Ecosystem (e.g., wetland, riparian buffers, rivers, streams) restoration design experience including river restoration, beneficial reuse of dredged sediment, nature-based solutions, estuary and beach intertidal/backshore restoration, and compensatory mitigation
• Surface water nutrient reduction technical analyses, approaches and project implementation experience in lake environments
• Strong leadership skills
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree (preferred) in biology, ecology, or restoration related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in ecosystem restoration planning and/or design, project management, staff management, and sales
• Proven experience in building partnerships with federal, state, and local clients along with NGOs
• Self-motivation, drive, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to maximize successful project outcomes

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 450 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees' first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Salary and Other Compensation:

• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check