Ecological - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy based in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Ecological Project Manager. This crucial role involves managing projects related to wetland assessments, regulatory compliance, and senior technical mentoring. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or B.A. in a natural sciences field and at least 5 years of experience in ecological assessments and resource permitting. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) match, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in ecological assessments and resource permitting.
• Experience with linear projects like pipelines and electric transmission lines.
• Understanding of EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop business through networking and collaborate with staff ecologists.
• Lead interdisciplinary projects alongside engineers and environmental scientists.
• Manage project from proposal to final deliverable with clients and regulators.

Skills

Delineation and assessment of natural resources

Client development and management

Experience with federal regulators

Mentoring staff in ecological practice

Education

B.S. or B.A. in a natural sciences field

Job description

Ecological Project Manager at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

CEC is seeking an Ecological Project Manager to join our established Ecological Practice in Columbus, Ohio. The practice is integral to our integrated services and offers expertise in wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; Section 401/404 permitting; endangered species surveys; Endangered Species Act strategy and compliance; natural stream channel design and restoration; invasive plant control; and habitat assessments.

You will be part of a team that excels at solving problems and navigating today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape. As a project manager, you will develop business through your network and internal resources, collaborate with staff ecologists, and lead interdisciplinary projects alongside engineers, surveyors, and environmental scientists. Your impact spans from proposal to final deliverable, working directly with clients, contractors, and agency regulators.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in delineation and assessment of natural resources, natural resource impact permitting, and NEPA reporting. Recent experience in Ohio and surrounding states is desired.
• Experience with linear projects (e.g., pipelines, electrical transmission lines) and familiarity with federal and state regulators for electric transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring to staff and managers in the ecological practice.
• Experience working with state and federal regulators and understanding of agencies such as EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
• Successful client development and management experience in renewable energy, electric transmission, oil and gas, and/or commercial real estate markets.

Benefits

Safe‑and‑Secure Work Environment: 12‑month overtime policy, medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) match; profit sharing; performance bonus; company stock; short‑ and long‑term disability and tuition assistance; and professional development opportunities.

CEC offers employee‑owners the opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

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.