Ecological Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

matching 401(k)

profit sharing

performance bonus

company stock

medical, dental, and vision insurance

short and long-term disability

tuition assistance

professional development

work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Indianapolis is seeking an Ecological Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager to grow under senior ecologists on diverse projects in natural gas, renewable energy, and other sectors. The position blends field and office work with hands-on wetland training to develop as a consultant.

You will gain exposure to data interpretation, project financials, and client development as you advance toward senior responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology)
• 4+ years of ecological field study experience (wetlands/streams, botany, fisheries, forestry, T&E species)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of the scientific process and ability to work in a team
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project needs

Responsibilities

• Work on projects for clients in various industries while mentored by senior ecologists
• Involve both field and office work from proposal to final deliverable
• Grow into a complete consultant with wetland training and cross-discipline skills

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Scientific method understanding

Teamwork

Project priorities management

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Tools

GIS

Data management

Job description

As an Ecological Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) at our Indianapolis, office, you will have the opportunity to work on projects for clients in the natural gas, renewable energy, power, mining, real estate, and solid waste industries. You’ll be part of a team led by senior ecologists who will mentor you through all stages of projects - from proposal to final deliverable. The Ecological Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager position sets you on a path for continued growth throughout your career. This position affords a mix of field and office work, supplemented with wetland training in the critical areas of technical expertise, data interpretation, financial management, and client development that are needed to grow into a complete consultant.

• Bachelor's degree in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology
• 4+ years of experience performing or leading applied ecological field studies (e.g., wetland and stream delineation, botany, fisheries, forestry, T&E species)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of the scientific process and ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project needs

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

• Completion of a 40-hour wetland delineation training
• Familiarity with Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting requirements in Mid-West Region
• Demonstrated experience with geographic information systems (GIS)
• Demonstrated experience data collection and management
• Familiarity with ecological restoration practices

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:

• 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.