Ecological - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

Employee stock ownership program

Performance bonus

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Company stock

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an Ecological Project Manager in our Cincinnati, OH office. You will grow and manage project teams, supervise ecologists, and navigate regulatory processes for commercial, institutional, and energy clients.

Occasional fieldwork and travel may be required. You will work with clients, regulators, and contractors to deliver projects from design through review and construction, with a flexible/hybrid schedule and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Stream and Wetland Delineation, Ecological Mitigation/Restoration, Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation, and/or Environmental Permitting and Reporting.
• Demonstrated client development and management experience to expand services to energy, public sector, and real estate markets.
• Proficient in regulatory requirements under Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, and 404.
• Understanding of Federal regulations from USEPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and US Fish & Wildlife Service.
• Understanding of Ohio and surrounding state environmental regulations and permitting.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.
• Mentoring to staff in ecological practice.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, mentor professionals, and grow client base.
• Experience with state Utility Commission permitting (preferred).
• Local and national contacts to market to new/existing clients (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow project teams through all project phases, from conception to regulatory review and construction.
• Supervise staff ecologists and provide mentoring to technical professionals.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and regulators to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.
• Travel occasionally for fieldwork and client meetings as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Mentoring staff

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related field

Job description

Ecological - Project Manager

Job Locations

US-OH-Cincinnati

Category

Ecological Services

Type

Full-Time

Overview

As an Ecological Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Cincinnati, OH office, you will grow and manage project teams to navigate today's complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, institutional, and energy clients to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance. You'll supervise staff ecologists and lead projects. Working with clients, contractors, and regulators, you will impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process and construction. Occasional fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.

At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule.

• bonus recognition, based on performance
• participation in our employee stock ownership program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field (Master's degree preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Stream and Wetland Delineation, Ecological Mitigation/Restoration, Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation, and/or Environmental Permitting and Reporting
• Demonstrated client development and management experience to assist in expanding the delivery of our services to the energy, public sector, and real estate markets
• Proficient in regulatory requirements under Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, and 404
• Demonstrated understanding of Federal regulations from agencies such as USEPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and US Fish & Wildlife Service
• Demonstrated understanding of Ohio, and surrounding state environmental regulations and permitting.
• Excellent technical writing abilities
• Demonstrated experience providing technical expertise and mentoring to staff in the ecological practice
• Ability to manage multiple activities, mentor technical professionals, and engage and grow your client base
• Experience with state Utility Commission permitting (preferred)
• Local and national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients (preferred)

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

• matching 401(k)
• profit sharing
• a performance bonus
• company stock
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• work-life balance

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.