Senior Environmental Project Leader

ECS Group of Companies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex environmental consulting projects from proposal to closeout. You will provide technical leadership, safe and profitable execution, and ensure adherence to company standards while mentoring staff.

As the primary client contact, you will manage relationships, guide budgeting and invoicing, review scopes and fee estimates, and coordinate staffing across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in environmental consulting.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Must be able to obtain a local license within three months of hire date.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, and investigation methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver profitable results.

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 relationship management

Financial management

Communication skills

Staff development

Multi-project handling

Education

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

Eligible for local professional license within 3 months

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex environmental consulting projects from proposal to closeout. You will provide technical leadership, safe and profitable execution, and ensure adherence to company standards while mentoring staff.

As the primary client contact, you will manage relationships, guide budgeting and invoicing, review scopes and fee estimates, and coordinate staffing across multiple projects.