Environmental Senior Project Manager - Principal

ECS Ltd

$80K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting
  • Bachelor's or Master's in relevant sciences or engineering
  • Ability to obtain local licensure within three months of hire
  • Thorough knowledge of environmental principles and regulations
  • Strong project management and client relationship skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities
  • Excellent financial management and budgeting skills

Responsibilities

  • Leads and mentors junior staff to foster professional development
  • Manages projects from proposal development to closeout
  • Acts as the primary client contact for projects
  • Maintains and grows client relationships and business opportunities
  • Oversees project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
  • Reviews project change orders and budget adjustments
  • Coordinates staffing and resource allocation for multiple projects

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship program for junior staff
  • Flexible work environment
  • Collaboration with a skilled team
  • Engagement in a variety of complex environmental projects
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Environmental Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of environmental consulting projects from proposal development through project closeout and collection. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, client management, staff development, and financial accountability across multiple projects. The Environmental Senior Project Manager serves as the primary client contact on assigned projects, mentors technical staff, and ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with company standards while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

  • Leads and mentors junior staff and supports professional development across the team
  • Manages environmental consulting projects from proposal through project closeout
  • Serves as the primary client contact for assigned projects
  • Maintains and expands client relationships and business opportunities
  • Manages project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
  • Reviews and approves project change orders and budgeting adjustments
  • Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
  • Coordinates project staffing and resource allocation
  • Oversees multiple projects simultaneously and ensures successful project execution
  • Reviews and approves proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
  • Prepares and reviews environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations
  • Conducts senior-level reviews of project deliverables before Principal review
  • Leads client meetings and project discussions
  • Supports staffing decisions in collaboration with department leadership
  • Provides guidance on technical, operational, and project management issues
  • Performs additional project leadership and technical duties as assigned
  • Directs project planning, staffing, and implementation activities
  • Oversees complex environmental investigations
  • Reviews field reports and technical documentation
  • Develops site work plans and investigation strategies
  • Manages remediation design, installation, operation, and maintenance activities
  • Oversees underground storage tank assessment projects
  • Leads client meetings and communicates project milestones and significant findings


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Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
  • Must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
    • Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
  • Extensive knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices
  • Extensive knowledge of permitting requirements and environmental investigation methodologies
  • Excellent project management and consulting skills
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
  • Strong financial management and budgeting skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to review and evaluate technical work produced by others
  • Strong business development and client growth capabilities
  • If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Military Qualifications
  • The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
    • E-7


The expected pay range for this role and location is $80k - $130k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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