Principal Environmental & Ecological Projects Lead

Groundwater And Environmental Svcs.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workforce

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription card

401k

Tuition Assistance

Bonus Plan

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Sr. Environmental/Ecological Project Manager to lead local operations and oversee regional ecological projects.

Responsibilities include work planning, budgeting, and coordinating field teams while maintaining high-quality deliverables and regulatory compliance. The role requires extensive ecological expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across local and national teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology or related discipline
• 15+ years of professional ecological experience including permitting and restoration work
• Experience leading teams and managing projects
• Strong knowledge of ecological laws, regulations and frameworks
• Experience with field surveys, habitat assessments and reporting
• Willingness to learn and master regulatory programs as needed
• Primary author for site work plans, proposals and reports for complex scopes

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning and growth of ecological services
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the local office
• Oversee regional ecological assessments, surveys, and environmental impact studies
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff
• Ensure high-quality project delivery on time and within budget
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support business development
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure and land-use projects

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Field surveys

Technical editing

Education

Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Sr. Environmental/Ecological Project Manager to lead local operations and oversee regional ecological projects.

Responsibilities include work planning, budgeting, and coordinating field teams while maintaining high-quality deliverables and regulatory compliance. The role requires extensive ecological expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across local and national teams.