Environmental Project Lead: Field & Client Delivery

Engineering Consulting Service; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Albany, NY is seeking an Environmental Staff Project Manager I to support environmental consulting projects. You will perform field work, technical analyses, reporting, and coordination under senior guidance, building ownership of tasks, budgets, and client relationships.

The role emphasizes project management growth, collaboration with field staff, and delivering professional client service while aligning with ECS core values.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and applications.
• Basic understanding of permitting requirements and environmental test methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Developing project management and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project teams on a variety of environmental consulting projects.
• Attends project meetings and assists with technical and administrative issue resolution.
• Develops relationships with existing and prospective clients through project interactions.
• Maintains regular communication with assigned clients and project stakeholders.
• Assists with project budget management and change order tracking.
• Prepares invoices and supports collection activities.
• Schedules, trains, and oversees environmental technicians and support staff.
• Prioritizes project tasks and assists with workload management to meet deadlines.
• Develops project management skills through management of assigned project tasks.
• Assists with preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Prepares environmental reports, performs technical analysis, and develops recommendations in collaboration with senior staff.
• Coordinates field and office activities necessary for project execution.
• Supports project setup, implementation, and closeout activities.
• Performs additional technical and project management duties as assigned.
• Initiates project setup and implementation with limited supervision.
• Performs groundwater, soil, and media sampling activities.
• Supervises drill crews and supports investigation activities under senior oversight.
• Evaluates site access and performs boring and test pit layouts.
• Documents site observations and prepares field reports.
• Identifies changing site conditions and recommends appropriate investigation adjustments.
• Assists with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Supports underground storage tank assessments
• Communicates site conditions that may impact project budgets, scope, or remediation approaches

Skills

Environmental principles

Permitting knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Client relationships

Field sampling

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Albany, NY is seeking an Environmental Staff Project Manager I to support environmental consulting projects. You will perform field work, technical analyses, reporting, and coordination under senior guidance, building ownership of tasks, budgets, and client relationships.

The role emphasizes project management growth, collaboration with field staff, and delivering professional client service while aligning with ECS core values.