Ecological - Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Ecological Project Manager to grow and lead project teams, ensuring regulatory compliance for clients in energy, commercial, and institutional sectors. The role involves supervision of staff ecologists, client interaction, and guidance through regulatory reviews and construction phases.

Occasional fieldwork and travel may be required. The position offers a flexible/hybrid schedule with performance-based bonus recognition and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field (Master's degree preferred).
• Experience in ecological services and regulatory permitting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage project teams to navigate regulatory landscapes.
• Supervise staff ecologists and lead projects from conception to regulatory review and construction.
• Work with clients, contractors, and regulators to impact the entire project lifecycle.
• Occasional fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Client development

Technical writing

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Project management

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as 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.

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

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion 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.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.