Senior Environmental Project Lead - Client Delivery Growth

ECS Group of Companies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver environmental consulting projects from proposal to closeout. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and ensure safety, profitability, and adherence to ECS standards across multiple projects.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to oversee budgets, coordinates staffing, and drive technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 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 environmental consulting

Responsibilities

• Leads and mentors junior staff and supports professional development across the team
• Manages environmental consulting projects from proposal through project closeout
• Serves as the primary client contact for assigned projects
• Maintains and expands client relationships and business opportunities
• Manages project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections
• Reviews and approves project change orders and budgeting adjustments
• Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
• Coordinates project staffing and resource allocation
• Oversees multiple projects simultaneously and ensures successful project execution
• Reviews and approves proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Prepares and reviews environmental reports, analyses, and recommendations
• Conducts senior-level reviews of project deliverables before Principal review
• Leads client meetings and project discussions
• Supports staffing decisions in collaboration with department leadership
• Provides guidance on technical, operational, and project management issues
• Performs additional project leadership and technical duties as assigned
• Directs project planning, staffing, and implementation activities
• Oversees complex environmental investigations
• Reviews field reports and technical documentation
• Develops site work plans and investigation strategies
• Manages remediation design, installation, operation, and maintenance activities
• Oversees underground storage tank assessment projects
• Leads client meetings and communicates project milestones and significant findings

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver environmental consulting projects from proposal to closeout. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and ensure safety, profitability, and adherence to ECS standards across multiple projects.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to oversee budgets, coordinates staffing, and drive technical excellence.