Environmental Project Manager I - Industrial Hygiene (IH)

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to join our team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project as assigned by their supervisor. Depending on the project and abilities, they will take an increasing role and responsibility for the project. Work will be a mix of field and office. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responisibilities

• Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team
• Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
• Interface with clients on a daily regular basis. Maintain and develop a client database.
• Basic ability to manage project budgets. Prepare change orders, invoices, and assist with collection efforts
• Scheduling, training and oversight of subordinate staff members
• Good ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. Consult with your supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a weekly basis.
• Management of environmental projects including the application of technical support. Responsible for several projects being performed simultaneously.
• Prepare proposals and change orders
• Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations for review by senior staff
• Perform review of deliverables prepared by subordinate staff prior to submission for senior and principal review
• Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
• 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.
• 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.
• Good knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
• Manage and perform (as needed) asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and indoor air quality assessments, remediation, and/or abatement. Relevant certifications/licensure required
• Direct site activities and maintain continuous communication with subordinate field staff and senior managers.
• Solid understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines.
• Independently prepare reports to be reviewed by senior managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting.

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in the industrial hygiene or hazardous materials field

• Current Asbestos and/or Lead Based Paint Inspector certifications

• Experience with asbestos/lead/mold abatement preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications.
• Good knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
• Good ability to manage and develop new clients. Seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients.
• Experience independently managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on occasion and walk on uneven ground through various terrains

The expected pay range for this role and location is $60,000-$80,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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 2,800 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.


ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.