Ecological Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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. seeks an Ecological Project Manager in its Oklahoma City office to expand client services, manage projects and teams, and obtain permits while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes a clear career path within our ecological practice and opportunities to work across CEC offices. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years in natural stream restoration or environmental permitting, strong client development capabilities, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field.
• Local and/or national contacts and ability to market to new and existing clients.
• Understanding of state and federal regulations from agencies such as EPA, USACE and USFWS.
• Ability to provide technical mentoring to staff in ecological practice.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, professionals and client base.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in natural stream restoration or environmental permitting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Expand client services and manage projects and project teams to obtain permits.
• Remain in compliance with regulatory requirements on projects.
• Collaborate with CEC's Ecological Practice across offices to deliver expertise.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring staff

Cross-office collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field

Job description

As an Ecological Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., in our Oklahoma City office, you'll help to expand client services, manage projects and a project team to obtain permits and remain in compliance. At CEC, ecologists are on the same career path as the other professionals; there is a clear, well-laid-out-career plan/path. Let's talk about where you want your career to go and how we will get you there!

CEC's Ecological Practice is an essential part of the integrated services offering to our clients. CEC's Ecological Practice distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise that includes wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; endangered species surveys including bats and plants; natural stream channel restoration; invasive plant control; bio-retention and wetland treatment systems; and Environmental Planning (NEPA/FERC). The employees of the practice group work cooperatively across all CEC offices to bring the necessary ecological expertise to our clients' specific project needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field
• Local and/or national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients
• Demonstrated understanding of State and Federal regulations from agencies such as USEPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, and US Fish & Wildlife Service
• Ability to provide technical expertise and mentoring to staff in the ecological practice
• Ability to manage multiple activities, technical professionals and targeted client base
• Minimum 6 years of experience in one or more of the following areas Natural Stream Channel Restoration, or Environmental Permitting and Reporting

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.

• 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. 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.