Project Manager

Location: Portsmouth, NH. Project site is in Portsmouth, NH.  Candidates can live anywhere in the US mainland, candidates living near Portsmouth or the New England area are encouraged to apply.    ECC is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Manager position focused on environmental remediation projects. This role serves as the Company's primary management representative and is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and successful project execution—within budget, on schedule, aligned with ECC's quality standards, and to the full satisfaction of the client and regulatory stakeholders. The Project Manager leads all aspects of the project including schedule, cost, risk mitigation, safety, compliance, and quality control. This position involves proactive decision-making and leadership to drive remediation efforts through to successful completion. In this position, you will:

• Plan and oversee all phases of assigned environmental remediation projects to ensure goals and objectives are met within the approved schedule, budget, and regulatory framework
• Develop and review project work plans and proposals to identify timelines, budget constraints, remediation strategies, staffing needs, and allocation of resources across project phases
• Ensure that health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols are fully integrated into all phases of planning and field execution
• Establish work plans and staffing requirements for each phase of remediation (e.g., site prep, excavation, treatment system installation, monitoring) with a thorough understanding of project scope, environmental conditions, and regulatory obligations
• Coordinate the recruitment, assignment, and management of project personnel, including technical, field, and subcontracted staff
• Collaborate with team members to outline work plans, set performance goals, and assign responsibilities while clearly defining authority and accountability
• Direct and manage daily project activities to ensure work progresses according to the project baseline schedule and within budget parameters
• Develop project status reports in coordination with team members and revise schedules or implementation plans as needed; lead weekly and monthly progress reviews and prepare associated analysis
• Identify and address cost overruns or schedule delays by evaluating alternatives and initiating corrective actions to bring the project back on track
• Oversee contractual agreements and change management processes, including negotiation and administration of change orders
• Prepare and present detailed project reports for internal stakeholders, clients, and regulatory entities to communicate progress, issues, and milestones
• Provide technical direction and problem-solving support to field teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Resolve disputes or concerns among team members, subcontractors, and clients in a professional and timely manner
• Monitor and ensure the timely processing of project submittals, pay applications, and other contractual deliverables
• Coordinate project activities with federal, state, tribal, and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and project permits
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ECC's policies, industry standards, and applicable employment laws
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, FAR knowledge
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from project stakeholders
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering design drawings and specifications
• Ability to develop and negotiate subcontractor scopes of work
• Capable of communicating persuasively and exercising effective negotiation techniques as needed
• Ability to form strong relationships with management, clients, and subcontractors
• Skilled in interfacing with executive management to convey project status
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Ability to develop, maintain, and effectively communicate project schedules.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling software
• Minimum two years successful project management experience with emphasis on management of costs, schedule, communication and application of other project resources on construction or environmental remediation projects.
• Travel: Must be able and willing to work on-site at project location as required.
• Education:  Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering or closely related degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

• Five years working on construction projects of at least $10 million
• Department of Defense (DoD) client experience
• ECC targeted salary range for the Portsmouth, NH area is $85,000 to $100,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [email protected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.