Senior Ecological Project Manager & Practice Leader

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an Ecological Senior Project Manager to lead and grow our Ecological Practice in the Philadelphia, PA office. The role spans wetlands, streams, permitting and endangered species work, with a focus on client service and project delivery.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with ecologists, and help develop business using your network and CEC resources, while delivering high‑quality ecological solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in PA Chapter 105 permitting, 401/404 permitting and reporting, NEPA/FERC, aquatic ecology, and endangered species work.
• Proven client development and management experience across public sector, oil/gas, power, mining, and real estate markets.
• Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring to staff and managers in the ecological practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Ecological Practice in the Philadelphia, PA area.
• Develop business through your network and internal CEC resources.
• Collaborate with staff ecologists and lead projects end-to-end.

Skills

Client development

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Ecological consulting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Ecology/Environmental Science

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an Ecological Senior Project Manager to lead and grow our Ecological Practice in the Philadelphia, PA office. The role spans wetlands, streams, permitting and endangered species work, with a focus on client service and project delivery.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with ecologists, and help develop business using your network and CEC resources, while delivering high‑quality ecological solutions.