Senior Environmental Project Leader: Clients & Budgets

ECS Southeast, LLP; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southeast, LLP seeks an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead complex environmental consulting projects from proposal through closeout, ensuring safety, profitability, and adherence to company standards. You will serve as the primary client contact, mentor staff, and drive business development across multiple engagements.

The role requires delivering high-quality technical guidance, coordinating staffing, and overseeing budgets while maintaining ECS core values.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related environmental consulting 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.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices.
• Strong leadership, 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 ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff and support professional development across the team.
• Manage environmental consulting projects from proposal through project closeout.
• Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects.
• Maintain and expand client relationships and business opportunities.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and collections.
• Review and approve project change orders and budgeting adjustments.
• Schedule, train, and oversee technical staff assigned to projects.
• Coordinate project staffing and resource allocation.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure successful execution.
• Review and approve proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Prepare and review environmental reports and recommendations.
• Conduct senior-level reviews of deliverables before Principal review.
• Lead client meetings and project discussions.
• Support staffing decisions with department leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Client relations

Communication skills

Business development

Driver's license

Education

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

Job description

ECS Southeast, LLP seeks an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead complex environmental consulting projects from proposal through closeout, ensuring safety, profitability, and adherence to company standards. You will serve as the primary client contact, mentor staff, and drive business development across multiple engagements.

The role requires delivering high-quality technical guidance, coordinating staffing, and overseeing budgets while maintaining ECS core values.