What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Senior Project Manager (Natural Resources) - Client Growth & Marke position at ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC?
Responsibilities
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a high-impact, business development-focused Senior Project Manager to lead growth within our Natural Resources practice. This role is designed for a proven rainmaker who thrives on building relationships, winning work, and expanding market presence-while leading teams to deliver exceptional results.
What You'll Own
- Revenue growth and client expansion within your market and service line
- Development and execution of a strategic business development plan
- Leadership of key client accounts and pursuit of high-value opportunities
- Building and mentoring a high-performing delivery team
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Revenue Generation (Primary Focus)
- Drive new business acquisition through networking, referrals, and industry engagement
- Identify, pursue, and win strategic opportunities and major contracts
- Build and maintain executive-level client relationships
- Lead proposal strategy, pricing, and positioning to maximize win rates and profitability
- Collaborate with leadership to define and execute market growth strategies
Client & Market Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, positioning ECS as a go-to partner
- Represent ECS at industry events, associations, and conferences
- Monitor market trends and competitors to identify growth opportunities
Team Leadership & Delivery Oversight
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team aligned with business objectives
- Provide high-level oversight of project execution (not day-to-day task management)
- Ensure projects are delivered profitably and strengthen client relationships
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven track record of winning work and growing revenue in environmental consulting
- Strong existing client network and industry presence
- Leadership mindset with the ability to build and scale teams
- Comfortable operating at both strategic and client-facing levels
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting.
- Minimum 10 years of related experience
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Arborist, Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred
How This Role Is Different
This is not a traditional project manager role. Success is measured by:
- Revenue growth
- Client expansion
- Market influence
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
About Us
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.
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ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.