Senior Environmental Projects Leader

Engineering Consulting Service; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Assessment and Remediation team in New York. You will oversee environmental consulting projects from proposal to final closeout, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring profitability and adherence to ECS standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship growth, and strong project financials, with a focus on delivering high-quality environmental assessments and reports.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or related field.
• Ability to obtain a local license within three months of hire date.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles, regulations, and consulting practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

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
• Performs Phase I Environmental Site Assessments independently as an Environmental Professional
• Reviews Phase I ESA reports prepared by junior staff
• Oversees project scheduling, execution, reporting, and closeout
• Communicates project findings and recommendations to clients and Principals
• Performs detailed technical reviews of reports and conclusions

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Business development

Education

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

Job description

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Assessment and Remediation team in New York. You will oversee environmental consulting projects from proposal to final closeout, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring profitability and adherence to ECS standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship growth, and strong project financials, with a focus on delivering high-quality environmental assessments and reports.