Ecological - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Ecological Project Manager at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), based in the Cincinnati, Ohio office, you will lead projects and supervise staff ecologists while growing and managing project teams. You will help commercial, institutional, and energy clients navigate environmental regulations and achieve and maintain compliance. Working with clients, contractors, and regulators, you will contribute throughout projects—from conceptual and design phases through regulatory review and construction. Occasional fieldwork and overnight travel may be required. CEC offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following: stream and wetland delineation, ecological mitigation/restoration, threatened and endangered species consultation, or environmental permitting and reporting.
• Demonstrated client development and management experience.
• Proficiency in regulatory requirements under Clean Water Act Sections 401, 402, and 404.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal regulations administered by agencies such as USEPA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
• Demonstrated understanding of Ohio and surrounding-state environmental regulations and permitting.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical expertise and mentoring to staff in the ecological practice.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, mentor technical professionals, and engage and grow a client base.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience with state Utility Commission permitting.
• Local and national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage project teams.
• Supervise staff ecologists and lead ecological projects.
• Help clients achieve and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Work with clients, contractors, and regulators throughout conceptual and design phases, regulatory review, and construction.
• Assist in expanding service delivery to energy, public sector, and real estate markets through client development and management.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to staff in the ecological practice.
• Manage multiple activities, mentor technical professionals, and develop and grow a client base.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus recognition.
• Participation in the employee stock ownership program and opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Matching 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Performance bonus.
• Company stock.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior