Why MTS?

Reporting to the Vice President, the Project Manager/Administrator is required to provide project management, mentor and lead teams of junior staff, and help the company obtain project work through writing work proposals and taking an active role with regards to strategic growth and marketing.

It is expected that the Project Manager/Administrator can generally work independently to generate complex reports and other documents with only final review prior to product submittal. They are expected to be able to manage a project from the bid through reporting. This includes coordinating with other staff to ensure any necessary work or data collection is performed as necessary to meet the objectives of the project’s scope of work. Individuals in this role should be skilled in balancing internal management with external leadership, business development and visibility to support the growth goals of the firm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the oversight of a Senior Scientist/Senior Project Manager, an Associate Scientist/Assistant Project Manager can successfully design field sampling programs, implement investigations, and write project reports.
• In the field, lead field teams and ensure appropriate protocols are followed, with input from senior staff, and demonstrate the ability to apply scientific principles to accomplish field tasks and collect appropriate project data
• Maintain an advanced SCUBA certification and be able to identify common marine organisms.
• Manage teams of Marine Technicians, including responsibility to train Technicians on use and operation of company assets (equipment, vehicles, vessels, trailers).
• Ability to manage time to achieve project deadlines.
• Responsible for completion of Project Descriptions at each project completion, including photos and concise, yet thorough, description of the work.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of company assets (equipment, vehicles, vessels, trailers).
• Perform business development and administrative related tasks to ensure the business remains competitive.
• Business development expectations include searching for prospective work and assisting in writing project proposals, as well as acting as a liaison for clients.
• Administrative task expectations include reviewing labor and monitoring project costs.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Biological Sciences
• Minimum three years relevant consulting experience
• A combination of regulatory or planning experience may substitute for consulting experience
• Advanced SCUBA certification with a record of at least 50 dives
• Ability to draft brief technical reports and memorandums with minimal oversight
• Experience mapping natural resources with GPS and remote sensing techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of marine communities and organisms of the Pacific coast

Job Type: Full-time