Senior Natural Resources Project Lead

Engineering Consulting Service; Florida; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Engineering Consulting Services seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead natural resources environmental projects in Central Florida. You will oversee tasks from proposal to final invoicing, acting as the main client contact and ensuring project success with a strong focus on regulatory permitting and team mentorship.

The role requires a Bachelor/Master in a relevant field and at least 8 years of progressive environmental project management experience.

Formación

• Bachelor or Master degree in a field relevant to Environmental Consulting (per Required Qualifications).
• Minimum 8 years of related experience for Senior Project Manager with complex environmental permitting.

Responsabilidades

• Manage natural resources projects from proposal through completion.
• Prepare scopes of work, fee proposals, schedules, technical reports, and permit applications.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and project performance.
• Serve as a primary client contact and support agency coordination efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and support technical team development.
• Direct project setup and implementation with junior staff and supervise field work.
• Perform site visits as required.
• Lead client meetings to present findings and conclusions.

Educación

Bachelor/Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, Marine biology, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

The Environmental Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of environmental consulting projects from proposal development through project closeout and collection. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, client management, staff development, and financial accountability across multiple projects. The Environmental Senior Project Manager serves as the primary client contact on assigned projects, mentors technical staff, and ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with company standards while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

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 wetlands and natural resources projects
• Oversees staffing, logistics, and field execution
• Reviews technical reports and project deliverables
• Leads client communications and project discussions
• Oversees Project Managers and Staff PMs throughout project execution
• Ensures consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance across projects

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Qualifications

Required 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

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-7

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.