Environmental - Senior Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks an Environmental Senior Project Manager for our Greenville, SC office to lead project teams across a broad range of environmental services.

You will supervise scope, schedule, budgets, QA, and client communications while driving business development. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in environmental consulting with 10+ years in PM, a relevant degree, and professional licensure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting; 10+ years in project management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Professional license; P.E. or P.G. licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide senior-level technical direction and QA for environmental assessments, remediation, and permitting projects.
• Develop proposals, project budgets, and manage financial performance for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies at all levels.
• Mentor and supervise technical staff, supporting professional development and performance reviews.
• Oversee subcontractor work and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Drive business development and strategic growth within the Environmental Practice.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Budgeting & cost control

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring staff

Business development

Education

Environmental Engineering degree

Geology degree

P.E./P.G. licensure

Job description

Overview

As an Environmental Senior Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Greenville, SC office, you'll manage project teams delivering a variety of environmental services, including environmental assessments, subsurface investigations, soil and water remediation, and environmental permitting and compliance. You'll provide senior direction across projects for real estate, manufacturing, public sector, and waste management clients, performing quality assurance reviews and ensuring technical excellence. You'll oversee proposals, project budgets, technical staff, subcontractors, and project financials, while driving business development and maintaining direct interaction with clients, contractors, laboratories, and local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

Our Greenville office is located in one of South Carolina's most desirable and fast-growing regions, known for its strong economy and high quality of life. Set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville offers a vibrant downtown, award‑winning parks and trails, excellent schools, and a thriving arts and food scene. With easy access to outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and a growing professional network, Greenville is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects from initiation through completion, including oversight of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide senior-level technical direction and quality assurance for environmental assessments, remediation, and permitting projects.
• Develop proposals, project budgets, and manage financial performance for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies at all levels.
• Mentor and supervise technical staff, supporting professional development and performance reviews.
• Oversee subcontractor work and ensure compliance with CEC safety and quality standards.
• Drive business development efforts and contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the Environmental Practice.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including at least 10 years in project management
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Professional license; P.E. or P.G. licensure preferred
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including RCRA, Act 2, CERCLA, and the Clean Water Act
• Experience conducting environmental site assessments and remediation, interpreting data, communicating findings to clients, and providing recommendations aligned with project objectives
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, budgeting, performing cost control, and meeting deadlines
• Experience supervising technical staff and providing mentorship
• Experience developing proposals, including scope of services, budgets, and schedules, and managing projects safely and efficiently
• Participation in client‑focused or professional development organizations
• Established client relationships and professional network in Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, Public Sector, Waste Management, or Manufacturing markets
• Proven experience in business development and client management

Preferred Capabilities

• Experience with groundwater modeling
• Advanced experience leading large or complex environmental remediation projects
• Demonstrated leadership in expanding service offerings and driving strategic growth initiatives

Benefits

CEC offers a matching 401(k), profit sharing, a performance bonus, company stock, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work‑life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS: If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.