Environmental Senior Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal through closeout. You will provide technical leadership, client management, and staff development while ensuring safe, profitable delivery in line with ECS standards.

The role requires 5 years of related experience and advanced degrees in engineering or environmental sciences, with licensing potential within three months.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other related field
• Ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
• 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 ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Responsibilities

• Manage asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality projects
• Review field documentation and project deliverables
• Oversee remediation and abatement activities
• Lead client meetings and communicate findings and recommendations
• Direct subcontractors and technical field personnel
• Ensure regulatory compliance and technical quality across projects
• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments independently
• Review Phase I ESA reports prepared by junior staff
• Oversee project scheduling, execution, reporting, and closeout
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and Principals
• Perform detailed technical reviews of reports and conclusions
• Lead and mentor junior staff and support professional development
• Manage environmental consulting projects from proposal through closeout
• Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects
• Maintain and expand client relationships and business opportunities
• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
• Review and approve project change orders and budgeting adjustments
• Schedule, train, and oversee staff assigned to projects
• Coordinate project staffing and resource allocation
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Review and approve proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Prepare and review environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations
• Conduct senior-level reviews of deliverables
• Lead client meetings and project discussions
• Support staffing decisions with department leadership
• Provide guidance on technical, operational, and project management issues
• Perform additional leadership and technical duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Client relationships

Business development

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

The Environmental Senior Project Manager 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 Manager 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

• Manages asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and indoor air quality projects
• Reviews field documentation and project deliverables
• Oversees remediation and abatement activities
• Leads client meetings and communicates project findings and recommendations
• Directs subcontractors and technical field personnel
• Ensures regulatory compliance and technical quality across projects
• Performs Phase I Environmental Site Assessments independently as an Environmental Professional
• Reviews Phase I ESA reports prepared by junior staff
• Oversees project scheduling, execution, reporting, and closeout
• Communicates project findings and recommendations to clients and Principals
• Performs detailed technical reviews of reports and conclusions
• 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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5 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
• Must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
  • Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
• 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-7

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ 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 #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.