Environmental Operations Manager

Position Summary

We know the best talent can come from anywhere—relocation stipends are available for qualified candidates ready to join us in Farmington.

Habitat Management (HMI, LLC) is seeking an experienced, technically minded Project & Operations Manager to lead our office and field operations in Farmington, New Mexico. This role is ideal for someone who excels at balancing project execution, resource planning, and staff leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong project management skills, the ability to interpret and manage budgets and proposals, and the leadership presence required to guide, coach, and develop a high‑performing team.

In this position, you will serve as both a hands‑on operational leader and a people manager responsible for cultivating talent, setting expectations, and ensuring teams deliver high‑quality work.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide fiscal project management and strategic growth for the office
• Be able to produce costs from online bids and track proposals
• Hire, retain, and attract top talent to build a strong and capable team.
• Lead, mentor, and manage full-time and seasonal staff to foster a productive, professional work
  
  

environment

• Set expectations for performance, punctuality, and workplace conduct
• Organize daily operations and guide teams to meet project goals efficiently
• Participate in company meetings, trainings, and provide constructive feedback to staff and
  
  

leadership

• Represent the company professionally with clients, vendors, and partners
• Build and maintain strong working relationships to support company goals
  
  

Operations & Project Oversight

• Oversee daily office and field operations, scheduling, invoicing, and resource allocation
  
  

Job Description

• Monitor project progress, budgets, and quality to ensure client satisfaction
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on operational and project performance
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, workflows, and project profitability
• Assist with project support as needed, including field work, monitoring, and reporting
• Travel to project sites as required to support operations and team oversight
  
  

Business Development & Administrative Leadership

• Manage office operations, administrative workflows, and reporting systems
• Lead proposal development, invoicing, and recordkeeping processes
• Maintain communication and coordination between staff, management, clients, and vendors
  
  

Safety, Training & Compliance

• Ensure safety, regulatory, and compliance standards are met across all operations
• Oversee staff training on tasks, equipment, and safety procedures
• Maintain required licenses and ensure adherence to company policies
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management or Similar
• 3 years of experience as a manager
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Experience with budgeting, invoicing, scheduling, and operational oversight
  
  

Key Performance Requirements

• Commercial Applicator License with State of New Mexico or willingness to obtain upon employment
• Qualified Supervisor in Colorado for herbicide applications
• Noxious Weed Control and Management Experience
• Reclamation experience
  
  

Physical Requirements

You must be physically fit to be able to work in field, navigating rough terrain.

Work Environment & Travel

• Willingness to accommodate routine travel, extended field assignments up to 10 days at a time, and evolving project demands based upon project needs.
• This is a hybrid field/office-based work environment, with travel to project sites and client locations as needed (approx. 50 percent of the time).
• A clean driving record and the ability to successfully pass a standard background check and pre-employment drug screening.
  
  

What You Will Get

This is a full-time, salaried role with compensation commensurate with your experience and expertise. We offer a robust and competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverages as well as short and long-term disabilities, life insurance and flex spending account options.

You may also benefit from a generous paid time off program that includes ten paid holidays annually, vacation time, and wellness leave. Additionally at HMI we offer strong support for continuing education and professional development.

Beyond the role itself, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in a location that offers world-class fishing, skiing, and year-round outdoor recreation—providing the perfect balance between meaningful work and an exceptional quality of life.