Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager I to support environmental consulting projects through fieldwork, data collection, and project coordination. You will gain foundational experience in due diligence, assessment, remediation, and compliance while developing core supervisory skills under supervision.

You will interact with staff and clients, assist with field tasks, sampling, reporting, and project documentation, and participate in planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a relevant science or engineering field is required or strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years of related environmental experience.
• If driving for ECS, a valid driver's license is required.
• Basic knowledge of environmental principles and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff on environmental projects and attend project meetings.
• Interface with contractors, clients, and site personnel during field activities.
• Communicate daily with project teams and report site conditions to supervisors.
• Assist with field tasks, data collection, and analysis under supervision.
• Help coordinate scheduling, training, and oversight of technicians.
• Support project setup, reporting, and documentation.
• Contribute to environmental sampling and data collection activities.
• Assist with proposal preparation and project planning tasks.
• Support groundwater, soil, and media sampling investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Outdoor work ability

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting

Job description

Responsibilities

The Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager I supports environmental consulting projects through fieldwork, data collection, analysis, and project coordination activities. This role provides foundational experience in environmental consulting services, including due diligence, assessment, remediation, and compliance. The Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager I develops technical competency, project understanding, and early project management skills under supervision while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

As

Responsibilities

• Interacts and collaborates with staff members on a variety of environmental projects
• Attends project meetings with senior staff and participates in project discussions
• Interfaces with contractors, clients, and site personnel during field activities
• Communicates daily with project teams and keeps supervisors informed of site conditions and project needs
• Implements field tasks and project activities as directed by senior staff
• Assists with scheduling, training, and oversight of environmental technicians
• Supports project setup and implementation under supervision
• Collects, documents, and reports field observations accurately
• Assists with environmental sampling, data collection, and analysis
• Supports preparation of reports, calculations, and project documentation
• Participates in project coordination, including tracking tasks and deliverables
• Assists with proposal preparation and project planning activities
• Performs additional technical and project support duties as assigned
• Assists with groundwater, soil, and media sampling investigations
• Supports boring layouts and evaluates site access with oversight
• Assists with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
• Supports underground storage tank (UST) assessments
• Documents site conditions and communicates findings to supervisors

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
• 1-2 years of related environmental experience
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
• Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
• Basic knowledge of environmental permitting processes, regulations, and test methods
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop professionally
• Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying site conditions
• Ability to lift and carry field equipment (~40 lbs)
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow all local and state laws, road/driving regulations, and Company policies

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
  • E-5

The expected pay range for this role and location is $20-$25/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.