Environmental Project Manager

POSITION:  Environmental Project Manager

JOB TYPE:  Full-time

LOCATION:  Tomahawk, WI

WHO WE ARE

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond.  Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 60 years.  Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in natural resources. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge. 

If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a full-time Environmental Project Manager at our Tomahawk office location.  This is considered an mid-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position resides in our Land and Resource Management division and will support the Environmental, Forest Operations, and Tree Farm departments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading projects and supervising team members


• Vegetation sampling - Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area


• Soil Sampling - Digging soil pits with shovel or collecting samples with auger or probe; then classifying soils based on texture and color


• Invasive species identification and control


• Identification of other hydrologic indicators on the landscape


• Detailed data recording of field observations


• Utilizing sub-meter GPS to record wetland boundaries


• Site research utilizing NRCS Web Soil Survey, DNR Surface Water Data Viewer, etc.


• Assistance with technical report writing


• Mentoring staff


• Other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture.  You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results.  You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm.  You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.  You are accountable and a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.  You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel. 

• Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients.


• Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary. 


• Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals.


• Strong organizing and planning skills that are conducive to being highly productive and efficient for the company and client. 


• A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.


• An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement.


• An individual who uses Steigerwaldt’s mission of ‘Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships.’ as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Desire to develop a career as a natural resource professional in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business

• Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from home – travel up to 50  percent or more


• Interest in emerging markets, ecosystem and environmental services, and forest carbon


• Ability to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals


• Superior written and oral communication skills


• Competent with Microsoft Office software


• Experience with GPS data collecting and processing


• Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles

• Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for field work (mileage is reimbursed)


• ATV and snowmobile certifications


• A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Steigerwaldt, we offer a Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model for our staff.  Due to the nature of the team approach to our field work and needed access to equipment and company vehicles, the Environmental Project Manager position is considered a resident or office-based position with remote work possible, upon approval from the supervisor.  The position is roughly 95 percent field work and 5 percent office work. 

COMPENSATION

Compensation commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE  

March 6, 2026. Position will be filled within three months.  Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period.  Expected start is dependent upon candidate availability.