Environmental Compliance Lead: Air Permitting & Growth

ECS Group of Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and grow an Environmental Compliance practice centered in Virginia, with expansion across the Mid-Atlantic. You will guide air permitting, SPCC, and SWPPP programs while mentoring a team and shaping future offerings.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on expertise in air permitting and regulatory coordination, plus a track record in business development and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Chemical Engineering, or related environmental discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in environmental compliance with direct air permitting, SPCC, and SWPPP experience.
• Certifications preferred (CHMM, CEP, CIH, CSP, PE, PG or equivalent).
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance projects from scoping to delivery and mentor staff.
• Grow the compliance service line, revenue, client base, and offerings.
• Develop proposals, scopes, and fee estimates; protect margins.
• Build and maintain client relationships leading to repeat engagements.
• Lead and grow a team of compliance-focused project managers and staff.
• Coordinate with regulators and ensure on-time project execution within budgets.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Business development

Leadership

Air permitting

SPCC

SWPPP

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Geology/Chemical Engineering

Professional certifications preferred (CHMM/CEP/CIH/CSP/PE/PG)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and grow an Environmental Compliance practice centered in Virginia, with expansion across the Mid-Atlantic. You will guide air permitting, SPCC, and SWPPP programs while mentoring a team and shaping future offerings.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on expertise in air permitting and regulatory coordination, plus a track record in business development and client relationship management.