Environmental Staff Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Albany, NY, seeks an Environmental Staff Project Manager I to help execute and manage environmental consulting projects. You will perform field work, technical analysis, reporting, and project coordination, developing ownership of tasks, client relationships, budgets, and schedules under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes professional client service, ECS core values, and growth in project management and consulting skills while coordinating field staff and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to Environmental Consulting
• 0 years of related experience
• Professional license not required for this position but helpful for career progression
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS subsidiaries

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on environmental consulting projects
• Attend project meetings and resolve technical/administrative issues
• Develop relationships with clients through project interactions
• Maintain regular communication with clients and project stakeholders
• Assist with project budget management and change orders
• Prepare invoices and support collections
• Schedule, train, and supervise environmental technicians and staff
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and manage workload
• Develop project management skills through tasks
• Assist with proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates
• Prepare environmental reports and perform technical analyses
• Coordinate field and office activities for project execution
• Support project setup, implementation, and closeout
• Perform site visits including groundwater, soil, and media sampling
• Supervise drill crews and assist investigations under supervision
• Document site observations and prepare field reports
• Identify changing site conditions and adjust investigations
• Assist with remediation system installation and maintenance
• Support underground storage tank assessments

Skills

Environmental principles

Communication skills

Project management

Client relationships

Field sampling methods

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Multi-tasking

Vehicle operation

Budget and scheduling

Education

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

Tools

None

Job description

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Staff Project Manager I to join our team. The Environmental Staff Project Manager I supports the execution and management of environmental consulting projects through a combination of field work, technical analysis, reporting, and project coordination. This role begins developing ownership of project tasks, client relationships, budgets, and schedules while working under the guidance of senior project management staff. The Environmental Staff Project Manager I contributes to project success through technical execution, team coordination, and professional client service while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project teams on a variety of environmental consulting projects
• Attends project meetings and assists with technical and administrative issue resolution
• Develops relationships with existing and prospective clients through project interactions
• Maintains regular communication with assigned clients and project stakeholders
• Assists with project budget management and change order tracking
• Prepares invoices and supports collection activities
• Schedules, trains, and oversees environmental technicians and support staff
• Prioritizes project tasks and assists with workload management to meet deadlines
• Develops project management skills through management of assigned project tasks
• Assists with preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates
• Prepares environmental reports, performs technical analysis, and develops recommendations in collaboration with senior staff
• Coordinates field and office activities necessary for project execution
• Supports project setup, implementation, and closeout activities
• Performs additional technical and project management duties as assigned
• Initiates project setup and implementation with limited supervision
• Performs groundwater, soil, and media sampling activities
• Supervises drill crews and supports investigation activities under senior oversight
• Evaluates site access and performs boring and test pit layouts
• Documents site observations and prepares field reports
• Identifies changing site conditions and recommends appropriate investigation adjustments
• Assists with remediation system installation, operation, and maintenance
• Supports underground storage tank assessments
• Communicates site conditions that may impact project budgets, scope, or remediation approaches
  

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 0 years of related experience
• A professional license is not required for this position, but it is necessary to progress in your career
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required
  

Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and applications
• Basic understanding of permitting requirements and environmental test methods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Developing project management and consulting skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, subcontractors, and field staff
• Basic ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Working knowledge of sampling methods and environmental field procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift and carry field equipment (~40 lbs)
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow all local and state laws, road/driving regulations, and Company policies
  

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5
  

The expected pay range for this role and location is $55k - $65k/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), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) 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.