Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Texas seeks a motivated Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager. This role involves collaboration on various projects, daily site interactions, and fieldwork under senior supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with investigations and documenting findings. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and possesses basic environmental knowledge, along with physical capability to manage field tasks. This position is suitable for recent graduates looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS.

Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate with staff members on projects.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff.
• Document site observations and submit daily reports.
• Assist with groundwater and soil investigations.

Skills

Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications

Basic knowledge of permitting processes and environmental regulations

Interest in project management, consulting, and business development

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our team. This role performs specific field tasks assigned per project by more senior staff. Your growth in responsibility will come with time and experience. This work will be field based with limited office work as experience is gained. An ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested
• Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites daily
• Keep supervisor informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites
• Scheduling, training and oversight of environmental technicians
• Initiate project set up and implementation under the direct supervision of senior staff
• Good understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation sample hold times and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
• Basic knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
• Clearly document site observations for field work performed and submit daily reports
• Communicate changing site conditions to supervisor and discuss their implications on field investigations. Implement investigation changes in the field as directed by your supervisor
• Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of the relation of field observations and sample results to findings and conclusions in the report
• Assist on Groundwater and soil investigations and media sampling
• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access with senior oversight
• Assist with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
• Assist with underground storage tank assessments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
• No experience needed
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required

Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications
• Basic knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com

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