Senior Environmental Project Leader

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager in Chantilly, VA to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal through closeout. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and serve as the primary client contact while ensuring safe, profitable project delivery in line with ECS standards.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate staffing, review technical work, and drive client relationships and business development across multiple concurrent projects.

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 the practice of Environmental Consulting.
• Must have the ability to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date.
• Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed.
• 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

• 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

Skills

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Budgeting

Environmental knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager in Chantilly, VA to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal through closeout. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and serve as the primary client contact while ensuring safe, profitable project delivery in line with ECS standards.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate staffing, review technical work, and drive client relationships and business development across multiple concurrent projects.