Job Description: Project Manager

Company: Adirondack Research and Green Goat Maps

Location: In-person, Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-Time with part-time considered

Hourly Rate: $24-$30/hour

About Us:

Green Goat Maps specializes in creating high-quality maps and trailhead kiosks for outdoor enthusiasts and organizations. Our mission is to provide accurate and accessible mapping solutions that enhance the outdoor experience while promoting environmental stewardship. Green Goat Maps is a brand of Adirondack Research, which is an environmental consulting firm. So, we are more than just a mapping company; our services include invasive species surveys, ecological assessments, social science research, and invasive species management. Our multidisciplinary approach helps us provide comprehensive insights and solutions for environmental challenges. We are seeking a Project Manager to support all of our project areas.

Our team consists of five full-time employees and four seasonal staff members who bring diverse expertise and passion to our projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive work environment, which fosters innovation and professional growth within our company.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Saranac Lake, NY. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of project management experience and a solid understanding of project management methodologies. Proficiency in or willingness to adopt Asana, our primary task management software, is required. This role will involve overseeing the development and delivery of our mapping and research projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to our current quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and oversee mapping projects from inception to completion.
  Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met
• Utilize project management methodologies such as waterfall and agile to manage projects effectively
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources
• Use Asana to track project progress, assign tasks, and communicate with team members
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks and issues
• Ensure all projects comply with industry standards and client requirements. This is particularly important for biological inventory mapping projects
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Update our WordPress website’s project portfolios and periodically share project highlights via emails, including through MailChimp

Qualifications:

• One to three years of project management experience
• Proficient in project management methodologies, including waterfall and agile
• Strong proficiency in Asana for project tracking and management
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with team members within our company as well as with our clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality
• Experience managing client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and cost management
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of $24-$30/hr
• Retirement SIMPLE IRA benefits, including 3% matching
• Vacation benefits, including 10 days of paid time off and 6 holidays
• Revenue sharing with 2% bonuses for writing proposals and 5% bonuses for bringing in clients
• Yearly wage increase of at least 2% as a combination of inflation adjusted increases, performance, value and market rate competition
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Physical Location and Culture:

• Supplied laptop computer, desk, Steelcase Leap office chair and shared office space at our 1,000 sq ft Saranac Lake office. Our team varies in how and where we work, but we try to promote working in the office if it enhances productivity, collaboration and job satisfaction. Specifically, two people work in the office every day, one person works from home and visits the office monthly, one person works hybrid from the office and their house locally, and the rest of the core team of five work remotely from their homes.
• Two people have dogs that often come to the office
• We have a family friendly office and have building blocks and crayons in the supply cabinet as well as office spaces that can be closed off for privacy
• We share information about the rates we charge clients for projects and promote shared proposal and quote writing and cost calculations with our team to promote professional development

Additional Qualifications:

The following are not included under the qualifications section for this position above, but if a candidate possessed these qualifications, they should mention them in their cover letter as additional skills. These are just some of the skills that we find useful across the company to collaboration with our diverse team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Project experience with mapping or GIS
• Experience in environmental science, ecology, or conservation projects
• Knowledge of invasive species management practices and policies
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with graphic design software like Adobe or Canva

Pay Scale Metrics for Project Manager:

• Level 1: $24 per hour – Candidates with environmental science or GIS experience but no management experience
• Level 2: $26 per hour – Candidates with 1-3 years of project management experience
• Level 3: $28 per hour – Candidates with 1-3 years of project management experience and experience with environmental science
• Level 4: $30 per hour – Candidates with over 3 years of experience in project management

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:

At our company, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to grow professionally. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, perspectives and experiences leads to innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. One of our most important and growing client bases is with land trusts, and particularly with land trusts that are implementing messaging, trail building, and other infrastructure to support accessibility and inclusion. As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role via Indeed. Please describe your experience and interest with project management.

Application Deadline: COB Friday, August 30, 2022