Environmental Senior Project Manager (Due Diligence)

Position & Office Overview Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Environmental Senior Project Manager to join our Due Diligence team. This role is responsible to ensure that all required tasks on a project from proposal to final invoice payment are completed either by themselves or by subordinates. 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. Responsibilities Project Management Have completed internal Phase I ESA training Review Phase I ESAs of subordinate staff prior to principal review. Must be an EP as defined by ASTM and perform Phase I ESAs independently 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 Support and oversee Staff PM's and Project Managers in their development Initiate project set up and scheduling. Perform site reconnaissance, file review and report preparation independently. Communicate project progression and findings with project Principal. Client Interaction & Team Collaboration Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database 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 Work with Project Principal to finalize report, submission of deliverable, discuss findings with client and complete project closeout Documentation & Reporting Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary 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 Possesses exceptional technical writing skills regarding basic conventions of spelling, grammar, and professional content/tone. Knows, understands, and uses standard industry terms and jargon. (units of measure, chemical compounds, geological details, etc.) Effectively proofreads their own written work and performs "peer reviews" of colleagues' reports focusing on mechanical considerations (grammar, spelling, etc..) and also on report content and the validity of conclusions. May perform some final report reviews with the permission of the subsidiary's Director of Environmental Services Additional Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting Minimum 8 years of related experience Professional Geologist (PG) license or relevant professional licensure preferred Skills and Abilities Extensive knowledge of environmental principles and applications. Extensive knowledge of permitting processes, environment 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. 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 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 #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 #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr ECS Midwest, LLC