Ecological - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Performance bonus

Employee stock ownership program

Performance reviews and goal-setting

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. seeks an Ecological Project Manager in Monroeville, PA to grow and manage project teams, navigate regulatory landscapes, and ensure compliance for clients in energy, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Responsibilities include supervising staff ecologists, engaging with clients and authorities, and guiding projects through design and regulatory review. Occasional fieldwork and travel may be required; hybrid work is supported.

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, Natural Stream Channel 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, solid waste, mining, and real estate markets.
• Proficient in regulatory requirements under PADEP Chapters 102 and 105 and CWA Sections 401, 402, and 404.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage project teams to navigate environmental regulatory requirements.
• Lead projects from concept through regulatory review and construction stages.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and government officials to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Occasional fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Client development

Regulatory understanding

Technical writing

Project management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's in Ecology/Biology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ecological - Project Manager

Job Locations

US-PA-Monroeville

Category

Ecological Services

Type

Full-Time

Overview

As an Ecological Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Monroeville, PA 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 local government officials, 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. Additionally, we conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and provide goal-setting opportunities.

Our Monroeville office is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Monroeville, PA offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and urban accessibility, located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh with easy access to major highways. It features excellent shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities, plus family-friendly neighborhoods, great parks, and a strong local school system, making it ideal for professionals and families alike.

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, Natural Stream Channel 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, solid waste, mining, and real estate markets
• Proficient in regulatory requirements under PADEP Chapters 102 and 105 and CWA 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
• 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 FERC 7c of the Natural Gas Act (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.