Environmental Project Lead — Drive Impact & Client Relations

ECS Group of Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in the St. Louis area to lead environmental consulting projects from initiation through completion. You will ensure quality, schedule, budget, and safety while coordinating resources and mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes client communication, business development support, and delivering technically sound due diligence reports and Phase I ESAs. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related environmental consulting experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• A P.E. or P.G. is preferred; additional licensure may be required depending on work.
• Strong project management and consulting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manages environmental projects from initiation through completion.
• Coordinates project scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
• Mentors junior staff and supports team development.
• Attends project meetings and provides solutions to issues.
• Maintains regular communication with clients and develops relationships.
• Builds and maintains a client database through project and business development activities.
• Manages project budgets and monitors financial performance.
• Prepares proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders.
• Prepares environmental reports, technical analyses, and project recommendations.
• Leads project discussions with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinates field and office resources to support project execution.
• Completes Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
• Communicates project findings and recommendations with Principals and clients.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related science

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in the St. Louis area to lead environmental consulting projects from initiation through completion. You will ensure quality, schedule, budget, and safety while coordinating resources and mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes client communication, business development support, and delivering technically sound due diligence reports and Phase I ESAs. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.