Natural Resources Project Manager (Wetlands)

ECS Ltd

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred
  • Strong understanding of environmental principles and applications
  • Effective in client management and relationship building

Responsibilities

  • Mentor junior staff and foster team development
  • Attend project meetings to resolve technical and administrative issues
  • Interact with clients regularly and manage client database
  • Oversee project budgets and assist with invoicing and collections
  • Schedule, train, and manage subordinate staff
  • Prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines
  • Manage multiple environmental projects simultaneously, applying technical support

Benefits

  • Support for career growth and mentorship opportunity
  • Engagement with a diverse team on field and office projects
  • Collaboration on a variety of environmental initiatives
  • Exposure to multiple aspects of project management
  • Access to a client base in environmental consulting
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

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. 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

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting.
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred

Skills and Abilities
  • Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
  • Good knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
  • Good ability to manage and develop new clients. Seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients.
  • Experience independently managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on occasion and walk on uneven ground through various terrains

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-6

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