Environmental - Senior Project Manager

About the role

As an Environmental Senior Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Greenville, SC office, you’ll manage project teams delivering a variety of environmental services, including environmental assessments, subsurface investigations, soil and water remediation, and environmental permitting and compliance. You’ll provide senior direction across projects for real estate, manufacturing, public sector, and waste management clients, performing quality assurance reviews and ensuring technical excellence. You’ll oversee proposals, project budgets, technical staff, subcontractors, and project financials, while driving business development and maintaining direct interaction with clients, contractors, laboratories, and local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects from initiation through completion, including oversight of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide senior-level technical direction and quality assurance for environmental assessments, remediation, and permitting projects.
• Develop proposals, project budgets, and manage financial performance for assigned projects.
• Cook up and communicate with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies at all levels.
• Mentor and supervise technical staff, supporting professional development and performance reviews.
• Oversee subcontractor work and ensure compliance with CEC safety and quality standards.
• Drive business development efforts and contribute to strategic growth initiatives within the Environmental Practice.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including at least 10 years in project management.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional license; P.E. or P.G. licensure preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including RCRA, Act 2, CERCLA, and the Clean Water Act.
• Experience conducting environmental site assessments and remediation, interpreting data, communicating findings to clients, and providing recommendations aligned with project objectives.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, budgeting, performing cost control, and meeting deadlines.
• Experience supervising technical staff and providing mentorship.
• Experience developing proposals, including scope of services, budgets, and schedules, and managing projects safely and efficiently.
• Participation in client-focused or professional development organizations.
• Established client relationships and professional network in Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, Public Sector, Waste Management, or Manufacturing markets.
• Proven experience in business development and client management.

Preferred Capabilities

• Experience with groundwater modeling.
• Advanced experience leading large or complex environmental remediation projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in expanding service offerings and driving strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• A performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Work-life balance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.