Environmental Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Environmental Senior Project Manager specializing in industrial hygiene and indoor air quality. This person will need to be CAC certified.

The Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for the completion and overall success of the project. Senior Project Manager will act as the main point of contact for the client on their projects. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team
• Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
• Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database
• Strong ability to manage project budgets and prepare change orders. Manage your project budgets and oversee project budgets of others as assigned. Review change orders and invoices. Assist with collection efforts
• Scheduling, training and oversight of subordinate staff members
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Oversee environmental projects. Assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff. Responsible for several projects being performed simultaneously.
• Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders
• Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations. Oversee the preparation and review of environmental reports from junior staff
• Perform peer/senior review of deliverables prior to submission for Principal review
• Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
• Collaborate with other managers to make staffing decisions
• Manage asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and indoor air quality assessments.
• Review daily reports produced by field staff. Perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress. Mentor junior staff as needed. Communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes.
• Direct site activities and maintain continuous communication with subordinate field staff and senior managers on several projects concurrently
• Solid understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines.
• Independently prepare reports to be reviewed by a Principal. Review reports that are completed by subordinates prior to Principal review. Lead client meetings and or calls to present/discuss report findings and conclusions.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
• Communicate with junior staff to direct field work performed by subcontractors and other ECS technicians and other field staff. Likely will require managing and/or performing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Geology, or a related discipline; MS preferred

• 10+ years of direct experience in asbestos consulting; Experience with asbestos/lead/mold abatement preferred

• Must have active Certified Asbestos Consultant certification (CAC)

• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, not required

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
• Extensive knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
• Extensive ability to manage and develop new clients. Seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients.
• Review and provide feedback of field and laboratory testing by others. Perform training and/or corrective action as necessary.
• Excellent ability to manage and develop new clients
• Experience delegating/assigning projects and tasks to other staff while also managing other projects independently.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $95,000 - $150,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

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