Environmental Project Manager: Lead Projects & Clients

ECS Group of Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA, is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to lead environmental consulting projects of low to moderate complexity through planning, delivery, and financial oversight.

You will coordinate staff, support business development, ensure quality, schedule, budget, and safety, and mentor junior staff while building client relationships. This role emphasizes growing technical competency and leadership within ECS's environmental practice.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred.
• Strong project management and consulting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to mentor and develop technical staff.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on duties.

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 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
• Manages asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality projects
• Directs remediation and abatement activities
• Oversees subcontractors and technical field personnel
• Reviews daily reports and project documentation
• Conducts site visits to assess quality and progress
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and certifications
• Prepares technical reports and recommendations for review
• Communicates project progress and milestones with clients and project leadership

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Environmental sampling methods

Leadership

Education

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

P.E. or P.G. preferred

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA, is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to lead environmental consulting projects of low to moderate complexity through planning, delivery, and financial oversight.

You will coordinate staff, support business development, ensure quality, schedule, budget, and safety, and mentor junior staff while building client relationships. This role emphasizes growing technical competency and leadership within ECS's environmental practice.