Ecological Senior Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecological Professional to navigate complex environmental regulations. You will supervise project teams, ensure natural resource compliance, and develop business through existing networks. The role requires expertise in ecological assessments and project management to fulfill client needs.

Responsibilities include guiding ecological projects and managing multiple activities. Applicants should have a degree in relevant fields and 15 years of experience in ecology. Benefits include 401(k), medical, and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in aquatic or terrestrial ecology.
• Knowledge of Section 401, 402, 404 Federal Clean Water Act Regulations.
• Experience with state and federal regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ecologists and provide guidance during project implementation.
• Develop business through networking.
• Engage with clients and local officials on complex projects.

Skills

Client development

Project management

Ecological assessments

Environmental permitting

Writing technical reports

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science

Job description

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 and encompasses a broad range of technical expertise, including wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; Section 401/404 permitting; endangered species surveys; 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 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 include 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 programs, and work‑life balance initiatives.

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.