Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources

Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project as assigned by their supervisor, taking on increasing responsibility as experience grows. Work involves a mix of field and office duties. The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive customer‑service attitude and aligns with ECS Core Values.

• Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team
• Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
• Interface with clients on a regular basis; maintain and develop a client database
• Basic ability to manage project budgets; prepare change orders, invoices, and assist with collection efforts
• Schedule, train, and oversee subordinate staff members
• Prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines; consult with supervisor weekly to refine priorities
• Manage environmental projects, applying technical support; responsible for multiple projects simultaneously
• Prepare proposals and change orders
• Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis, and provide recommendations for senior staff review
• Review deliverables prepared by subordinate staff prior to senior and principal review
• Host or attend project discussions with clients; follow up on reports to resolve questions
• Direct project set‑up and implementation with junior staff; ensure appropriate training and experience of assigned staff
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local wetlands regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
• Independently prepare reports for senior manager review
• Under senior staff direction, perform field work associated with wetland and natural resource projects; develop skills to complete deliverables
• Assist PM II with field work coordination, logistics, and approach to fieldwork completion; oversee staff PM and Assistant Staff PM during fieldwork
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or other relevant fields
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred

• Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications
• Good knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
• Ability to manage and develop new client relationships; actively seek opportunities to expand client base
• Experience independently managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Physically able to lift at least 40 pounds on occasion and walk on uneven terrain

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal of raising the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, ECS is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services, 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‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025), and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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Science and Consulting

Civil Engineering

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