Environmental Staff Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) seeks an Environmental Staff Project Manager I to support environmental consulting projects through field work, analysis, reporting, and coordination. This role develops ownership of tasks, client relationships, budgets, and schedules under guidance from senior staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating field and office activities, assisting with proposals and cost estimates, and preparing environmental reports with senior input.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural/Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• 2–3 years of environmental experience required.
• A professional license is not required but can help career progression.
• If driving for ECS, a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on environmental consulting projects.
• Attend meetings and assist with technical and administrative issue resolution.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Assist with project budgets and change orders.
• Prepare invoices and support collections.
• Supervise technicians and support staff; coordinate field and office activities.
• Assist with proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Prepare environmental reports and develop recommendations with senior staff.
• Support fieldwork including groundwater, soil, and media sampling.

Skills

Environmental principles knowledge

Permitting requirements understanding

Education

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

Tools

Field sampling equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

• 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

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
• 2-3 years of related environmental experience is required
• 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