Ecological Senior Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants, based in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Ecological Professional. In this role, you will supervise project teams navigating the environmental regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance for clients in various sectors.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in ecological projects and a strong background in client development and environmental permitting. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in aquatic or terrestrial ecology, permitting, or environmental reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and market services to both new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage with project teams to navigate environmental regulations and achieve permit compliance.
• Supervise ecologists and provide guidance during project implementation.
• Develop business using existing networks and internal resources.

Job description

Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH, United States. Type: Full‑time. Category: Ecological Services.

Overview

As a Senior Ecological Professional for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will engage with our project teams to navigate today's complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, institutional, and energy clients to achieve and maintain natural resource permit compliance. You will supervise ecologists, provide senior level guidance during project implementation, and engage in project quality review and management. You will also be responsible for developing business for CEC through utilization of your existing network and internal CEC resources. Working with clients, contractors, and local government officials, you will impact the whole project – from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction.

CEC's corporate Ecological Practice accounts for more than 15% of our annual revenues, making it an essential part of the integrated services that we offer 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; Section 401/404 permitting; endangered species surveys, including bats and plants; natural stream channel design and restoration; invasive plant control; bio‑retention and wetland treatment systems; and habitat assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related technical field
• Local and national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients
• 15+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, threatened and endangered species consultation, water and sediment quality, 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, public sector, and real estate markets
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee biological and ecological projects for diverse market sectors
• Ability to manage multiple activities, technical professionals and targeted client base
• Knowledge of Section 401, 402, 404 Federal Clean Water Act Regulations
• Experience working with state and federal regulators and demonstrated understanding of regulations from agencies such as EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
• Writing skills and preparation of technical reports
• Demonstrated quality management skills including ability to review both routine and complex deliverables and provide meaningful feedback to ecological practitioners
• Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring to staff and managers in the ecological practice
• Demonstrated experience managing FERC regulated projects is preferred, but not required

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.