Environmental Project Manager
Summary
Manages moderate-complexity environmental consulting projects end to end — proposals, budgets, field investigations (groundwater, soil, sediment, UST assessments and remediation), technical reporting, and client relationships — while mentoring junior staff, based in ECS's Raleigh office.
Responsibilities
The Environmental Project Manager manages environmental consulting projects of moderate complexity and oversees project execution from proposal development through project completion and invoicing. This role is responsible for technical delivery, client relationship management, staff development, project profitability, and overall project success. The Environmental Project Manager operates with limited supervision, coordinates multiple concurrent projects, and serves as a key contributor to departmental growth while demonstrating ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Directs project setup, staffing, and implementation efforts
- Assigns qualified personnel to project activities
- Oversees groundwater, soil, sediment, and media investigations
- Reviews field documentation and project progress
- Performs site visits to evaluate quality, performance, and safety compliance
- Develops investigation approaches, site work plans, and field logistics
- Prepares technical reports and develops project conclusions for Principal review
- Communicates project milestones and significant issues to clients
- Manages underground storage tank assessments and remediation activities
- Supports development of Assistant and Staff Project Managers while overseeing technicians and subcontractors
- Manages environmental projects from proposal development through project closeout
- Oversees scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and technical execution for assigned projects
- Mentors junior staff and supports team development activities
- Attends project meetings and resolves technical and administrative issues
- Maintains and expands client relationships through regular communication
- Develops and maintains a client database and supports business development activities
- Manages project budgets, profitability, change orders, invoicing, and collections
- Schedules, trains, and oversees technical staff assigned to projects
- Coordinates project resources to meet schedules and client expectations
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision
- Prepares proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and change orders
- Prepares and reviews technical reports, analyses, and project recommendations
- Reviews deliverables prepared by junior staff prior to Principal review
- Leads project discussions and communicates project status with clients
- Coordinates field and office activities required for successful project execution
- Performs additional project management and technical duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 3 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
- Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed
- Strong knowledge of environmental principles, applications, and consulting practices
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and testing methodologies
- Strong project management and consulting skills
- Strong decision-making and leadership capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
- Ability to mentor and develop technical staff
- Strong client relationship and business development skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in environmental sampling, investigation, and reporting methodologies
- Ability to lift and carry field equipment (~40 lbs)
- Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and follow all local and state laws, road/driving regulations, and Company policies
- 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-6
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), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit:
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