Senior Ecological Project Manager - Ownership Path & Perks

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecological Professional to lead projects in Columbus, OH. You will supervise ecologists, provide senior guidance, and ensure quality across all project phases from design through permitting and construction.

You will also build the business by leveraging your network and internal resources, collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulators to deliver compliant, high-quality environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Local and national contacts and ability to develop and market to new and existing clients.
• 15+ years of experience in ecological areas, permitting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated client development to expand services to energy, solid waste, mining, public sector, and real estate markets.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee biological and ecological projects across market sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and teams of professionals.
• Knowledge of Section 401, 402, 404 regulations under the Clean Water Act.
• Experience with regulators (EPA, USACE, USFWS).
• Strong writing and preparation of technical reports.
• Mentoring staff and providing senior technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ecologists and provide senior guidance during project implementation.
• Engage in project quality review and management.
• Develop business for CEC through your network and internal resources.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and local government officials across project lifecycles.
• Impact projects from design through regulatory review, bidding, and construction.

Skills

Client development

Networking

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Leadership

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology/Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecological Professional to lead projects in Columbus, OH. You will supervise ecologists, provide senior guidance, and ensure quality across all project phases from design through permitting and construction.

You will also build the business by leveraging your network and internal resources, collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulators to deliver compliant, high-quality environmental solutions.