Ecological Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Saint Charles, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Ecological Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., in our St. Charles, MO office, you will grow and manage project teams to navigate today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our commercial, institutional, and energy clients achieve and maintain environmental and ecological compliance. You'll supervise staff ecologists and lead projects. Working with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, you will impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process and construction. CEC's corporate Ecological Practice accounts for more than 15% of our annual revenues, making it an essential part of the integrated services that we offer to our clients. CEC's Ecological Practice distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise that includes wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; endangered species surveys including bats and plants; natural stream channel restoration; bio-retention and wetland treatment systems; environmental planning (NEPA); and ecological risk assessments. The corporate practice group works cooperatively across all CEC offices to bring the necessary ecological expertise to our clients' specific project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: wetland and stream delineation, threatened and endangered species consultation, and/or environmental permitting and reporting
Demonstrated understanding of State and Federal regulations from agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Knowledge of Section 401, 402, and 404 Clean Water Act Regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated client development and management experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise staff ecologists
Lead projects
Work with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process and construction
Provide technical expertise and mentoring to staff in the ecological practice
Manage and prioritize multiple project needs
Assist in expanding the delivery of our services to the energy, solid waste, mining, public sector, and real estate markets