Environmental Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks an Environmental Project Manager in Marietta, GA to lead environmental consulting projects from initiation to completion. You’ll coordinate scope, schedule, budget, resources, and staff while maintaining client relations and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, delivering due diligence reports, and supporting business development efforts for a growing practice.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• P.E. or P.G. license preferred; additional licensure may be required.
• Strong knowledge of environmental principles and regulations.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build client relationships.
• Ability to lift and carry field equipment up to 40 lbs; valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manages environmental projects from initiation through completion.
• Coordinates scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
• Mentors junior staff and supports team development.
• Communicates findings and recommendations with principals and clients.
• Prepares proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders.
• Delivers technically sound due diligence reports and environmental analyses.
• Maintains client relationships and supports business development.
• Oversees field and office resources to support project execution.
• Reviews deliverables prior to senior review.
• Ensures quality, schedule, budget, and safety expectations.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Environmental principles

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-project handling

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

P.E. license preferred

P.G. license preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

The Environmental Project Manager manages environmental consulting projects of low to moderate complexity through all phases of execution, including planning, staffing, technical delivery, client communication, and financial management. This role is responsible for coordinating project resources, developing staff, supporting business development efforts, and ensuring projects meet quality, schedule, budget, and safety expectations. The Environmental Project Manager demonstrates growing leadership, technical competency, and client management skills while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

• Completes Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Initiates project setup, scheduling, and execution
• Performs site reconnaissance, records review, and report preparation independently
• Communicates project findings and recommendations with Principals and clients
• Coordinates project closeout activities
• Develops and delivers technically sound due diligence reports
• 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 technical and administrative issues
• Maintains regular communication with clients and develops client relationships
• Builds and maintains a client database through project and business development activities
• Manages project budgets and monitors project financial performance
• Prepares change orders, invoices, and supports collection activities
• Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
• Prioritizes project activities to meet deliverable and budget requirements
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously
• Prepares proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders
• Prepares environmental reports, technical analyses, and project recommendations
• Reviews deliverables prepared by junior staff prior to senior review
• Leads project discussions with clients and stakeholders
• Coordinates field and office resources to support project execution
• Performs additional project management and technical duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience
• 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
• A professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) is preferred
  • Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
• Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications
• Good knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and test methods
• Strong project management and consulting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strong decision-making and organizational capabilities
• Proficiency in environmental sampling methods and project execution
• Ability to mentor and develop technical staff
• 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
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Military Qualifications

• The following U.S. Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6

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 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) 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.