Ecological Senior Project Manager

Job Overview

CEC is seeking an Ecological Senior Professional to help grow our Ecological Practice in the Austin office.

• Develop business for CEC through utilization of your existing network and internal CEC resources.
• Collaborate with staff ecologists and lead projects.

• B.S./M.S. degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related technical field
• Local and national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients
• 15+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: aquatic ecology; threatened and endangered species consultation; or environmental permitting and reporting, including knowledge of the City of Austin Environmental Criteria Manual and experience with Environmental Resource Inventories and Floodplain Health Assessments, TCEQ regulations and experience with Geologic Assessments, and Section 401, 402, 404 Federal Clean Water Act Regulations
• Demonstrated client development and management experience to assist in expanding the delivery of our services to the public sector, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, and real estate markets
• Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring to staff and managers in the ecological practice
• Experience working with state and federal regulators and demonstrated understanding of regulations from agencies such as EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification
• Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS)
• Permitting experience with the City of Austin and Travis County
• Familiarity with Austin’s Land Development Code, Section 25-8-121 and Title 30-5 and Edwards Aquifer rules (Title 30 TAC Chapter 213)
• Experience with NEPA and FERC projects

• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Work‑life balance

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.