Natural Resources Department Manager; Principal

Natural Resources Department Manager (Principal)

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ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee‑owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News‑Report’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Report’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

• This position requires a commitment to manage the department for continued growth with a strong emphasis on business development and marketing initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of environmental technicians and project managers (must supervise at least 2 full‑time employees), oversee environmental services projects and report reviews, prepare proposals for environmental services, manage departmental P&L, and assist other senior staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions.
• Supervise employees and handle daily management of the department.
• May involve report preparation and project‑management duties based on the needs of the department.

• BS in Geology or a discipline related to Environmental Science; MS preferred.
• 5–10 years of Geology, Environmental Engineering or related experience.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license would go a long way.