Ecological Restoration Project Manager

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development programs

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Project Manager specialized in ecological restoration to lead stream and wetland design projects.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget, coordinating subconsultants, and engaging clients while growing Florida practice through technical leadership and business development. PE license in Florida preferred; willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida required.
• Rosgen Level 4 Certification or equivalent river-course accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and staffing; prepare invoices.
• Develop project management plans, pricing, budgets, and schedules.
• Perform stream and wetland assessments and designs including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Manage subconsultants, resources, and project staff.
• Participate in client presentations, landowner interactions, and BD proposals.
• Coordinate with leaders on marketing proposals and business development.
• Oversee construction management activities and permit applications.

Skills

Stream & wetlands assessment

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

GIS ArcMap

Surveying

Erosion control design

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Travel readiness

Permitting coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Environmental Eng degree

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license

Rosgen Level 4 Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcMap GIS

Job description

Project Manager – Ecological Restoration (Environmental Engineering) Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager specializing in ecological restoration to join our team in Tampa, Florida. This role is responsible for delivering assigned project objectives, including scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing streams, wetlands, and other natural habitats and ecosystems; strong relationships with regional clients; and the ability to manage technical staff and grow business throughout Florida and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and staffing requirements; prepare invoices.
• Develop project management plans, pricing, budgets, and schedules for assigned projects.
• Perform stream and wetland assessments and designs, including wetland and forest stand delineation and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using TR-55/TR-20, the Rational Method, and HEC-RAS.
• Manage subconsultants, technical resources, and assigned project staff.
• Participate in client presentations, community engagement, and landowner interactions; develop extra work orders and task proposals for open-end contracts.
• Coordinate with Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Market Line Leaders on marketing proposals and business development.
• Oversee construction management activities and coordinate joint permit applications.

Qualifications

• Skills: Stream and wetland assessment and design; hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using TR-55/TR-20, the Rational Method, and HEC-RAS; AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation; GIS (ArcMap); surveying, including laser-level use and sediment sampling; erosion and sediment control design; and project management.
• Education and credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program; Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida; and Rosgen Level 4 Certification or similar river-course accreditation.
• Additional qualifications: Strong client relationship management, leadership and mentoring skills, effective communication, willingness to travel, and a collaborative approach to business development.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options, plus an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid caregiver leave program.
• Career development programs.