Ecological Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Indianapolis is seeking an Ecological Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager to work on projects across energy, real estate, and environmental sectors.

The role combines field and office work, with mentorship from senior ecologists through proposal to final deliverable. You will develop technical expertise, manage multiple project needs, and contribute to data interpretation, client development, and growth toward a senior consultant role within

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ecological field studies and data collection.
• Support proposal development and final deliverables.
• Coordinate with senior ecologists and clients to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Ecological Project Manager

Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis

Category

Ecological Services

Type

Full-Time

Overview

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 affors 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

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