Senior Environmental Project Leader

ECS Florida, LLC; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Florida, LLC is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal to closeout. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and act as primary client contact, delivering safe and profitable projects while upholding ECS standards.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in complex project delivery. Pensacola-based position with opportunities to expand client relationships and improve service offerings.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related environmental consulting experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree 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.
• Licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed.
• Strong knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices.
• 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.

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

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Civil/Environmental Eng, Geology, or related field

Job description

ECS Florida, LLC is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal to closeout. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and act as primary client contact, delivering safe and profitable projects while upholding ECS standards.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in complex project delivery. Pensacola-based position with opportunities to expand client relationships and improve service offerings.