Environmental Project Manager

ECS Southeast, LLP


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Responsibilities

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our Industrial Hygiene group. 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.

Technical & Field Work

  • Manage and perform (as needed) asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and indoor air quality assessments, remediation, and/or abatement. Relevant certifications/licensure required
  • Review daily reports produced by field staff. Perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress.
  • Good knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies.
  • 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.

Project Management

  • Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
  • 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
  • Likely will require managing and/or performing multiple projects simultaneously.

Client Interaction & Team Collaboration

  • Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team
  • Interface with clients on a daily regular basis. Maintain and develop a client database.
  • 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.
  • Mentor junior staff as needed. Communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes.

Documentation & Reporting

  • 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
  • Independently prepare reports to be reviewed by senior managers.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
education & experience Requirements

  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related environmental degree applicable to environmental consulting
  • Minimum 2 years of related consulting experience
  • Asbestos Inspector certification strongly preferred
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or an equivalent professional licensure is desired

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 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: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.

 

Lexington, KY 

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