Environmental Senior Project Consultant

ECS Group of Companies; Frederick (MD); Presencial; USD 67.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Consultant to lead complex environmental projects from proposal to closeout. You will manage planning, staffing, client engagement, and financial accountability across multiple projects while mentoring staff and upholding ECS standards.

The role requires extensive environmental consulting experience, strong leadership, and ability to drive profitability.

Formación

• 10 years of environmental consulting experience or equivalent
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field preferred
• Maintain licensure or certifications applicable to work
• Strong project management, client development, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently

Responsabilidades

• Direct project planning, staffing, and implementation activities
• Oversee environmental investigations and develop site work plans
• Manage budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
• Lead client meetings and maintain relationships
• Mentor staff and support professional development
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and company standards
• Review technical reports and change orders

Conocimientos

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Budgeting

Business development

Staff development

Proposal development

Multi-project oversight

Communication

Technical mentoring

Educación

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

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

The Environmental Senior Project Consultant is responsible for the successful execution of environmental consulting projects from proposal development through project closeout and collection. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, client management, staff development, and financial accountability across multiple projects. The Environmental Senior Project Consultant serves as the primary client contact on assigned projects, mentors technical staff, and ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with company standards while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Directs project planning, staffing, and implementation activities
• Oversees complex environmental investigations
• Reviews field reports and technical documentation
• Develops site work plans and investigation strategies
• Manages remediation design, installation, operation, and maintenance activities
• Oversees underground storage tank assessment projects
• Leads client meetings and communicates project milestones and significant findings
• Reviews technical reports prior to Principal review
• Supports development of Staff PMs, Project Managers, and technical staff
• Leads and mentors junior staff and supports professional development across the team
• Manages environmental consulting projects from proposal through project closeout
• Serves as the primary client contact for assigned projects
• Maintains and expands client relationships and business opportunities
• Manages project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
• Reviews and approves project change orders and budgeting adjustments
• Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
• Coordinates project staffing and resource allocation
• Oversees multiple projects simultaneously and ensures successful project execution
• Reviews and approves proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Prepares and reviews environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations
• Conducts senior-level reviews of project deliverables before Principal review
• Leads client meetings and project discussions
• Supports staffing decisions in collaboration with department leadership
• Provides guidance on technical, operational, and project management issues
• Performs additional project leadership and technical duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in environmental consulting or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience (i.e., 4-year degree + 6 years of experience or Associate degree + 8 years of experience)
• High school diploma or GED required
  • 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 is preferred
• Obtain and/or maintain licensure or certifications applicable to the work performed or managed
• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices
• Extensive knowledge of permitting requirements and environmental investigation methodologies
• Excellent project management and consulting skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to review and evaluate technical work produced by others
• Strong business development and client growth capabilities
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Military Qualifications

• The following US 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/E-7

The expected pay range for this role and location is $67,000 - $85,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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.