Environmental Engineering Senior Project Manager; Practice Lead

Environmental Senior Project Manager (Practice Lead)

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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager or Principal to lead its Environmental Practice and expand the services we offer in our Athens, PA office. The team in Athens consists of 20 staff members, offering multidisciplinary services in our Environmental, Ecological Services, Civil/Site, and Survey/Geospatial Practices. We regularly collaborate with colleagues in other CEC offices to give and receive support and to collaborate with technical experts in a wide variety of fields.

• Manage and ensure the quality of services to current clients, manage projects, mentor staff, produce and collaborate on proposals, and provide senior direction on a variety of projects.
• Assemble and manage teams to develop approaches to complex projects and provide senior leadership to project teams.
• Grow relationships with existing and prospective clients to guide the growth of the Environmental Practice on a local and regional basis.
• Guide and develop a team of environmental professionals through site characterization and remediation; environmental due diligence including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, compliance evaluations, and liability cost estimating; and environmental permitting and compliance reporting.
• Evaluate and select technical approaches, prepare technical documents, and conduct regulatory negotiations while delivering services according to established schedules and budgets.
• Integrate with the senior leadership of the company-wide Environmental Practice and participate in regular virtual meetings and periodic in-person meetings.
• Partner with management teams to mentor and assist in the professional development of environmental staff, including annual reviews and development goal setting.

• B.S. or M.S. in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or similar related field
• 15+ years of experience
• Professional license (PG, P.E., or LSRP) strongly preferred
• Expertise in managing and directing projects including scope and cost proposals, contracts, schedules, budgets, reports and other deliverables, and profitability
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead technical staff (experience in hiring and mentoring staff is a plus)
• Ability to provide technical reviews of Environmental deliverables and problem-solve in a professional setting
• Business development and client management experience with established clients and relationships in Oil & Gas, Power, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Mining, or Solid Waste sectors; willingness to develop new business
• Ability to foster relationships across offices, practices, and external organizations; leverage diverse expertise to solve challenges
• Active participation in industry- and professional development-based organizations is a plus
• A recognized "go to" person for a technical subject with published or speaking experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with staff, clients, contractors, and government regulatory officials

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid-remote work options
• Excellent bonus structure
• 100% Employee-Owned company, with ownership opportunities starting on day one. Includes paid overtime and bonuses
• Tenure-based qualifications for position

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects, with a team of professionals who are motivated to provide high levels of service and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community, CEC Ignite, CEC iDEA, and CEC Women, focused on community involvement, professional development, inclusion, and networking opportunities.

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. CEC offers a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities, including ownership potential. We provide support for professional development, work-life balance, and more.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and 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 prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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