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 - Business Development

• Works with Executive Team to ensure the firm’s business development plan is consistently executed in support of MTS’ growth strategies
• Supports the potential project search and request-for-proposal process for new business
• Participates in strategic development and pursuit of clients and projects
• Maintains working dialog with key clients including federal, state and local officials
• Participates in the development and execution of key project and client presentations
• Develops personal relationships/networking opportunities with allied market leaders, consultants and other professionals
• Updates team on projects in progress, including needs assessment, budget tracking, timeline, forecast of revenue v. expenses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Project Management

• Responsible for technical oversight and execution of various environmental consulting projects; managing and mentoring field staff; and ensuring the safe execution of all phases of project work to meet our clients’ objectives as well as company goals for revenue generation and profitability
• Schedule or supervise professional-level technical and administrative support staff to achieve established objectives and deadlines
• Responsible for project administration including project financial performance, budgeting, directing appropriate staff, directing the preparation of and approving project invoices, maintaining project files, closing the job, and preparing project descriptions
• Evaluates the needs of a project and effectively delegate various tasks and responsibilities.
• Coaches and mentors project team members (Associate Scientist/Assistant Project Manager(s), Marine Technician(s), Intern(s)) in the technical and administrative activities required to successfully complete projects
• Maintains client contact throughout the project to keep the client informed of key project milestones and budget issues
• Responds to client and prospective client requests
• Leverages existing client relationships and builds new client relationships to develop projects

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or higher in scientific discipline
• 5 years’ relevant marine or aquatic consulting experience
• Maintains an advanced SCUBA certification
• Can tow, launch, and operate small watercraft
• Has in-depth knowledge of Pacific coastal ecosystems and the species that inhabit them
• Can design field sampling programs using accepted scientific methods
• Has experience using a variety of marine monitoring and remote sensing equipment such as water quality probes, remotely operated vehicles, and various sonar equipment
• Experience drafting reports and sampling protocols to convey the application of scientific methods to achieve project goals
• Ability to lead and manage a team efficiently
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience with CEQA and marine environmental planning is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

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

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