Senior Natural Resources Project Manager

ECS Southeast, LLP; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southeast, LLP is seeking an Environmental Senior Project Manager to lead environmental consulting projects from proposal development through closeout. You will provide technical leadership, client management, and staff development while ensuring safety, profitability, and adherence to ECS standards.

The role involves directing project budgets, change orders, staffing, and schedules; maintaining client relationships; reviewing environmental reports; and guiding junior staff to deliver

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 Environmental Consulting.
• Must be able to obtain a local license through reciprocity within three months of hire date.
• 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.
• E-7 (military qualification)

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

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Budgeting

Staff development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Business development

Team coordination

Education

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

Job description

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.

• 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

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.