Senior Project Manager

SESCO Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SESCO Group is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead the environmental engineering department and manage a diverse portfolio of projects. The role blends technical oversight with department leadership, project and financial management, staff development, and client account growth.

The successful candidate will oversee a small team while maintaining involvement in project delivery, proposals, and technical oversight, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental engineering, environmental science or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating workloads.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Experience developing proposals and expanding work with existing clients.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, soils, chemistry, geology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• LPG, PE, or CHMM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects involving solid waste management, environmental investigation, remediation and industrial services.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables and quality assurance throughout the project life cycle.
• Monitor project performance and financial results, identify potential issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide technical oversight for environmental field activities.
• Coordinate staff workloads and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and lead proposal development.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budget oversight

Staff supervision

Proposal development

Technical oversight

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental engineering, environmental science or a related field

Job description

Description

SESCO Group is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead our environmental engineering department, manage a diverse portfolio of projects, and support the continued development of our team and client relationships.

This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with department leadership, project and financial management, staff development, and client account growth. The successful candidate will oversee a small team of environmental professionals while maintaining involvement in project delivery, proposal development, and technical oversight.

As a specialized environmental consulting firm, SESCO offers a collaborative work environment where leaders work directly with clients and staff, have meaningful responsibility for project outcomes, and help shape the department's future.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Project and Financial Management

• Oversee projects involving solid waste management, environmental investigation, remediation and industrial services.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables and quality assurance throughout the project life cycle.
• Monitor project performance and financial results, identify potential issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain appropriate technical and quality oversight across the department's project portfolio.

Technical Oversight and Project Coordination

• Provide technical oversight for environmental field activities.
• Oversee environmental data management, statistical water quality analyses, technical reporting and related project documentation.
• Support the development of stormwater and spill prevention plans, solid waste management programs, remedial designs and bid specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors and provide occasional fieldwork or site oversight as project needs require.
• Ensure field activities comply with applicable safety requirements and project-specific protocols.

Department Leadership and Staff Development

• Manage and support a small team of environmental professionals, providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
• Coordinate staff workloads, project assignments and resource planning to support efficient project delivery.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations and employee development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable and safety-conscious team environment.

Client Relationships and Account Growth

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, serving as a trusted technical resource and primary point of contact as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships.
• Lead or coordinate proposal development, including scopes of work, technical approaches, schedules and budgets.
• Work collaboratively with SESCO leadership and technical staff to support client retention and sustainable account growth.

Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental engineering, environmental science or a related field.
• 10 or more years of relevant environmental consulting experience, including project management, client relations and budget oversight.
• Previous experience supervising staff, coordinating workloads and supporting employee development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, quality and financial performance.
• Experience developing proposals, maintaining client relationships and expanding work with existing clients.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, soils, chemistry, geology and applicable environmental practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds.
• LPG, PE, or CHMM certification is preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule

SESCO offers a hybrid work schedule, with employees typically working in the office 1-2 days per week and remotely 3-4 days per week when work does not require an on-site presence. Fieldwork, client meetings and other project needs may require additional in-person attendance.

Why SESCO?

SESCO combines technical expertise with the responsiveness and personal attention of a specialized consulting firm. Our team members work directly with clients, collaborate across disciplines and have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects and professional responsibilities.

For an experienced environmental professional ready to take the next step into department leadership, this role offers the opportunity to guide a team, strengthen client partnerships and contribute directly to the department's continued success.