Natural Resources Project Manager (Wetlands)

Engineering Consulting Service; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to lead complex environmental projects, coordinating staff, budgets, and client communications. The role emphasizes quality, schedule, budget, and safety while promoting ECS Core Values.

The candidate will mentor staff, manage project resources, and support business development efforts across wetland and natural resource projects, with opportunities for leadership and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a relevant science/engineering field.
• Professional licensure such as P.E. or P.G. is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental projects from initiation through completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources for multiple projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.
• Maintain client communication and grow relationships.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders.
• Oversee field investigations and technical report preparation.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Team leadership/Mentoring

Communication skills

Environmental compliance knowledge

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil Eng, Environmental Eng, Geology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Environmental Project Manager manages environmental consulting projects of low to moderate complexity through all phases of execution, including planning, staffing, technical delivery, client communication, and financial management. This role is responsible for coordinating project resources, developing staff, supporting business development efforts, and ensuring projects meet quality, schedule, budget, and safety expectations. The Environmental Project Manager demonstrates growing leadership, technical competency, and client management skills while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

• Manages environmental projects from initiation through completion
• Coordinates project scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
• Mentors junior staff and supports team development
• Attends project meetings and provides solutions to technical and administrative issues
• Maintains regular communication with clients and develops client relationships
• Builds and maintains a client database through project and business development activities
• Manages project budgets and monitors project financial performance
• Prepares change orders, invoices, and supports collection activities
• Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
• Prioritizes project activities to meet deliverable and budget requirements
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously
• Prepares proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders
• Prepares environmental reports, technical analyses, and project recommendations
• Reviews deliverables prepared by junior staff prior to senior review
• Leads project discussions with clients and stakeholders
• Coordinates field and office resources to support project execution
• Performs additional project management and technical duties as assigned
• Directs project setup and staffing activities
• Oversees field investigations associated with wetland and natural resource projects
• Coordinates project logistics and field execution
• Prepares technical reports and project documentation
• Supports development of deliverables and regulatory compliance efforts
• Directs Staff PMs and Assistant Staff PMs during project execution

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience
• 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
• A professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) is preferred
  • Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
• Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications
• Good knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and test methods
• Strong project management and consulting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Strong decision-making and organizational capabilities
• Proficiency in environmental sampling methods and project execution
• Ability to mentor and develop technical staff
• 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
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ 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 #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

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