Natural Resources Department Manager - Associate Principal

• This position requires a commitment to manage the department for continued growth with a strong emphasis on business development and marketing initiatives   

• Other responsibilities include leading and mentoring a team of environmental technicians and project managers (must supervise at least 2 full time employees), overseeing environmental services projects and report reviews, preparing proposals for environmental services, managing departmental P&L, and assisting other senior staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions 

• The primary duty of this position is supervision of employees and daily management of the department 

• This position may involve report preparation and project management duties based on the needs of the department 

• Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team. 

• Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary. 

• Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database. 

• Oversee project budgets and review change orders and invoices. Assist with collections efforts. 

• Training and oversight of subordinate staff members. 

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.  

• Oversee environmental projects. Assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff. 

• Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders. 

• Oversee the preparation and review of environmental reports from junior staff. 

• Perform deliverable reviews in accordance with ECS Principal review policy. 

• Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions. 

• Assist senior staff with staffing decisions.  

• Interact with Sr. Project Managers to ensure that project set up and implementation procedures are being completed. 

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local wetlands regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies. 

• Supervise subordinate staff regarding work assignments to ensure properly trained and experienced personnel are assigned. Perform Principal oversight and review of projects in accordance with ECS Principal Policy. Ensure that deliverables are completed, and projects are closed out in accordance with ECS QA/QC policies and guidelines. Assist with client interaction/discussion regarding findings and conclusions of reports. 

• Communicate with junior staff to direct field work. Perform site visits as required on the project. May involve several projects being performed simultaneously. 

• Initial management and supervision, QA/QC of fieldwork activities. Providing Senior field expertise when needed. 

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Biology, Ecology, Botany, 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. 

• 10 years of natural resources/wetlands delineation/endangered species experience 

• Licensed as at least one of the following: PE, PG, REM, CIH, CHMM, PWS, CSP, LSS, CIE, REPA, or CEM 

• Relationships held with regulatory agencies is highly preferred 

• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles and applications. Excellent Client Manager. 

• Extensive knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods 

• Review and provide feedback of field and laboratory testing by others. Perform training and/or corrective action as necessary. 

• Excellent ability to manage and develop new clients 

• Demonstrate technical competence, leadership, safety, and professionalism. 

• Designation of this title indicates an excellent performance history in project management, communication, risk management, and technical knowledge 

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 2,800 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.