Environmental Project Manager - Natural Resources

Position & Office Overview

As an Environmental Project Manager, you have no problem successfully navigating competing priorities. Your technical expertise is something you take pride in, and you know how to exceed your clients expectations. Your experience in Phase I / II studies, investigations, assessments, remediation design and compliance, as well as a passion for the environment, is what keeps you motivated in this field. Your great communication skills help you interact with your team and clients with ease. You also have a "can do" attitude and are ready to take on any project thrown your way - and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.

Responsibilities

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to join our team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project as assigned by their supervisor. Depending on the project and abilities, they will take an increasing role and responsibility for the project. Work will be a mix of field and office. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 daily regular basis. Maintain and develop a client database.
• Basic ability to manage project budgets. Prepare change orders, invoices, and assist with collection efforts
• Scheduling, training and oversight of subordinate staff members
• Good ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Consult with your supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a weekly basis.
• Management of environmental projects including the application of technical support. Responsible for several projects being performed simultaneously.
• Prepare proposals and change orders
• Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations for review by senior staff
• Perform review of deliverables prepared by subordinate staff prior to submission for senior and principal review
• Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
• Direct project set up and implementation with junior staff. Ensure that appropriately trained and experienced staff are assigned.
• Good knowledge of federal, state and local wetlands regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
• Independently prepare reports to be reviewed by senior managers.
• Under the direction of senior staff, perform field work associated with wetland and natural resource projects. Continue to develop the skills to complete deliverables.
• Assists PM II with field work coordination of project logistics and approach to fieldwork completion, oversees Staff PM and Assistant Staff PM during fieldwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of related experience

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred

Skills and Abilities

About Us

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025).

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here .