Natural Resources Senior Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a high-impact, business development-focused Senior Project Manager to lead growth within our Natural Resources practice. This role is designed for a proven rainmaker who thrives on building relationships, winning work, and expanding market presence-while leading teams to deliver exceptional results.

What You'll Own

• Revenue growth and client expansion within your market and service line
• Development and execution of a strategic business development plan
• Leadership of key client accounts and pursuit of high-value opportunities
• Building and mentoring a high-performing delivery team

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Revenue Generation (Primary Focus)
• Drive new business acquisition through networking, referrals, and industry engagement
• Identify, pursue, and win strategic opportunities and major contracts
• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships
• Lead proposal strategy, pricing, and positioning to maximize win rates and profitability
• Collaborate with leadership to define and execute market growth strategies

Client & Market Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, positioning ECS as a go-to partner
• Represent ECS at industry events, associations, and conferences
• Monitor market trends and competitors to identify growth opportunities

Team Leadership & Delivery Oversight

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team aligned with business objectives
• Provide high-level oversight of project execution (not day-to-day task management)
• Ensure projects are delivered profitably and strengthen client relationships

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record of winning work and growing revenue in environmental consulting
• Strong existing client network and industry presence
• Leadership mindset with the ability to build and scale teams
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and client-facing levels

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Arborist, Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred

How This Role Is Different

This is not a traditional project manager role. Success is measured by:

• Revenue growth
• Client expansion
• Market influence

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

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 #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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.