Environmental Senior Project Manager (Industrial Hygiene)

ECS Group of Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee project completion and client communication. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil or environmental engineering and significant experience in project management. The role includes mentoring staff and managing project budgets, making it vital for someone with strong leadership and organizational skills. This position is full-time and in line with Texas regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred.
• Must hold current Texas licenses for Mold Assessment and Asbestos.

Responsibilities

• Actively mentor junior staff.
• Manage project budgets and oversee others' budgets.
• Prepare and review environmental reports.

Skills

Environmental principles and applications

Permitting processes

Client management and development

Project delegation

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related degree

Job description

Overview

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role is responsible to ensure that all required tasks on a project from proposal to final invoice payment are completed either by themselves or by subordinates. The Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for the completion and overall success of the project. The Senior Project Manager will act as the main point of contact for the client on their projects. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team
• Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
• Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database
• Strong ability to manage project budgets and prepare change orders. Manage your project budgets and oversee project budgets of others as assigned. Review change orders and invoices. Assist with collection efforts
• Scheduling, training and oversight of subordinate staff members
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
• Oversee environmental projects. Assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff. Responsible for several projects being performed simultaneously
• Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders
• Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations. Oversee the preparation and review of environmental reports from junior staff
• Perform peer/senior review of deliverables prior to submission for Principal review
• Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
• Collaborate with other managers to make staffing decisions
• Manage asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and indoor air quality assessments
• Review daily reports produced by field staff. Perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress. Mentor junior staff as needed. Communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes
• Direct site activities and maintain continuous communication with subordinate field staff and senior managers on several projects concurrently
• Solid understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
• Independently prepare reports to be reviewed by a Principal. Review reports that are completed by subordinates prior to Principal review. Lead client meetings and or calls to present/discuss report findings and conclusions
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
• Communicate with junior staff to direct field work performed by subcontractors and other ECS technicians and other field staff. Likely will require managing and/or performing multiple projects simultaneously
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred
• Must hold current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Mold Assessment License and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Asbestos License

Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles and applications
• Extensive knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
• Extensive ability to manage and develop new clients. Seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients
• Review and provide feedback of field and laboratory testing by others. Perform training and/or corrective action as necessary
• Excellent ability to manage and develop new clients
• Experience delegating/assigning projects and tasks to other staff while also managing other projects independently

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025).

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

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Consulting
• Industries
• Civil Engineering

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