Senior Environmental Program Lead

ECS Southeast, LLP; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southeast, LLP is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal development through closeout. This role provides technical leadership, client management, staff development, and financial accountability to ensure safe, profitable project delivery in line with ECS standards.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee complex investigations, manage budgets and invoicing, and present findings to clients and principals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• Ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date
• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices.
• Extensive knowledge of permitting requirements and environmental investigation methodologies.
• Excellent project management and consulting skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review and evaluate technical work produced by others.
• Strong business development and client growth capabilities.
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental consulting projects from proposal to closeout.
• Provide technical leadership and staff development.
• Act as primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Oversee scheduling, execution, reporting, and closeout.
• Review reports and conclusions for quality.
• Direct project planning, staffing, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate staffing and resource allocation across projects.
• Monitor budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections.
• Lead client meetings and communicate milestones and findings.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Financial management

Staff development

Environmental consulting

Schedule coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

ECS Southeast, LLP is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal development through closeout. This role provides technical leadership, client management, staff development, and financial accountability to ensure safe, profitable project delivery in line with ECS standards.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee complex investigations, manage budgets and invoicing, and present findings to clients and principals.