Natural Resources Project Manager

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

• 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

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are 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). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.