Natural Resources Project Manager

RiseMe; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead environmental permitting, NEPA support, and coastal/marine resource management for projects across Florida. You’ll oversee scopes, budgets, and client communication while coordinating closely with the South Florida Environmental Principal and diving team.

Ideal candidates hold a related science degree and 5+ years of project management experience in environmental consulting, with credentials like PWS or AAUS being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Marine biology, or other degree relevant to environmental consulting.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience for Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage natural resources projects from proposal through completion.
• Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, schedules, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and project performance.
• Serve as a primary client contact and support agency coordination efforts.
• Collaborate with Environmental Principal in South Florida to support the scientific diving team and marine-focused operations.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Budget management

Environmental consulting

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental disciplines

Tools

GIS mapping

AAUS Scientific Diver

PWS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a Project Manager to support our Natural Resources Environmental team and Environmental Principal in South Florida. This position focuses on environmental permitting, NEPA support, coastal and marine resource management, waterfront infrastructure, transportation projects, and environmental compliance for public and private sector clients throughout Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage natural resources projects from proposal through completion.
• Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, schedules, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and project performance.
• Serve as a primary client contact and support agency coordination efforts.
• Work closely with the Environmental Principal in South Florida to support the scientific diving team and marine-focused operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Marine biology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience for Project Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver
• FDOT PD&E process/project experience
• NEPA experience with Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
• FEMA EHP coordination
• USFWS and NMFS coordination
• USACE permitting including 404 permitting
• FDEP permitting including CCCL permitting
• Water Management District permitting
• FWC coordination and permitting
• Existing South Florida agency and client relationships
• Ports, dredging, and coastal resiliency experience
• Assessment and delineation of benthic communities and aquatic vegetation
• Protected species monitoring
• GIS mapping and analyses

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-6

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 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), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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.