Senior Project Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent, large-scale, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects involving various sectors, such as renewable energy, oil & gas, transmission, and energy infrastructure; public sector projects; and water resources projects
• Oversee all aspects of project execution including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations relevant to energy development in the western and southern U.S.
• Stay current with regional permitting trends and maintain a strong professional network with regulatory agencies, clients, and industry partners
• Partner with regional and practice leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, including business development, proposal leadership, and staff development initiatives
• Identify new opportunities and lead client pursuits through proposal preparation, scope development, presentations, and contract negotiations
• Serve as a primary client contact and trusted advisor, maintaining long-term relationships through proactive communication, strategic guidance, and reliable project delivery
• Collaborate with ECT’s technical practices to coordinate interdisciplinary teams, facilitating alignment between environmental, engineering, and permitting functions
• Mentor and support project managers and junior staff through training, performance feedback, technical oversight, and career development
• Lead internal QA/QC reviews of deliverables to promote technical excellence and compliance with ECT standards
• Support resource planning and project staffing coordination to ensure successful project execution and balanced team workloads
• Represent ECT at industry events, conferences, and professional associations to promote company visibility, client engagement, and business development opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated success managing large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Proven experience in renewable energy, oil & gas, transmission, and/or other energy, water, and/or public infrastructure permitting
• Strong technical knowledge in one or more resource areas, such as wetlands, wildlife, air quality, cultural resources, remediation, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in business development, client management, and project financial performance, including responsibility for project profitability and client growth
• Proven ability to mentor staff, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and successfully manage complex project portfolios

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Technical expertise
• The ability to manage teams across multiple disciplines and services

Skills

• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Proposal preparation
• Contract negotiation
• Team collaboration
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Resource planning
• Professional networking
• Industry representation

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time