National Service Line Program Manager – Natural Resources

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Low deductible health coverage

Generous paid-time-off policy

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness program

Job summary

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is seeking a Natural Resources National Service Line Program Manager to drive strategic growth and deepen client relationships. This senior leadership role involves collaboration with various business units to enhance market strategies and align solutions with client needs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental consulting, particularly in client development and program management, with strong networking skills to foster long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• At least 20 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting.
• Established client relationships and demonstrated record of success.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop national growth strategies for natural resources service line.
• Lead major pursuits including proposals and contract submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners.

Skills

Client development

Program leadership

Project management

Natural resources expertise

Business development

Environmental regulation knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in Natural Resources or related field

Job description

About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem‑solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high‑quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is seeking a Natural Resources National Service Line Program Manager to help drive strategic growth, deepen client relationships, and support high‑value program delivery across the environmental and natural resources service line. This senior leadership role sits within EA’s Corporate Client Programs that partners closely with EA’s Operations and Business Unit leaders nationwide to expand market presence, shape winning strategies, and align technical solutions with client needs. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of business development, client leadership, program management, and technical credibility, along with a proven ability to translate market opportunities into sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Market Development

• Develop and execute national growth strategies for EA’s diverse natural resources service line, aligned with corporate goals and market priorities.
• Identify, assess, and pursue strategic opportunities across private, state and local, NGO, and federal markets.
• Lead market analysis, competitive positioning, and pursuit planning to strengthen EA’s visibility and win rate in priority markets and geographies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agency leaders, teaming partners, and industry organizations to support long‑term growth.

Client Leadership & Capture

• Serve as a senior relationship manager for key accounts, building trust and positioning EA as a valued long‑term partner.
• Lead client engagement meetings, pursuit strategy discussions, and selected contract or teaming conversations in coordination with internal leadership.
• Represent EA at industry conferences, associations, and networking events to strengthen market presence and cultivate new opportunities.
• Partner with technical and operational teams to align client priorities with practical, high‑quality solutions.

Proposal & Program Development

• Lead and support major pursuits, including proposals, RFQs, RFPs, and other capture‑related submissions for strategic opportunities.
• Guide project and program development activities, including scope definition, pricing strategy, risk evaluation, and solution positioning.
• Provide strategic and technical input to ensure proposed approaches are responsive, compliant, and aligned with client objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.

Program Leadership & Internal Collaboration

• Support the growth and delivery of programs across regional and national markets by coordinating with business units, service lines, and corporate functions.
• Develop strategic partnerships with engineering firms, environmental consultants, contractors, and other organizations that complement EA’s capabilities.
• Contribute to annual planning, revenue forecasting, and business performance reporting for senior leadership.
• Provide senior‑level guidance, mentoring, and review to support pursuit teams, project teams, and developing staff across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on natural resources, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 20 years of progressive experience in client development, program leadership, and project management within the natural resources, water, or environmental consulting sectors.
• Established client relationships and a demonstrated record of business development success in the water and natural resources market.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations, such as NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 404/401, and the Endangered Species Act.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute national growth strategies and lead complex pursuits from opportunity identification through capture.
• Experience selling, managing, and supporting delivery of natural resources services in a consulting environment.
• Ability to travel to client sites and EA offices as needed, with estimated travel of up to 30%.

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Desired Qualifications

• Proven success building client relationships and winning natural resources related work with state, local, NGO, and private sector clients; federal market experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple market sectors, technical disciplines, and geographies in a highly collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated technical credibility in natural resources consulting, combined with a strong record of program or project management success.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more natural resources technical disciplines such as wetland ecology, fisheries, wildlife management, wildfire management, or ecosystem restoration.
• Experience in proposal development, capture planning, program or project management, and technical writing.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences, clients, and executive stakeholders.
• Track record of helping clients define challenges and develop practical, cost‑effective, and technically sound solutions.

Pay Range

$180,000—$200,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team‑centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid‑time‑off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.