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