ECS Group of Companies · 1 month ago
Senior Project Manager/Principal – Natural Resources
ECS Group of Companies is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. They are seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Project Manager to lead their Natural Resources team in Panama City, focusing on managing complex environmental projects and mentoring a team of professionals.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists and project managers
Manage complex projects involving wetland delineations, environmental resource permitting (ERP), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permitting
Oversee coordination with the Water Management District, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Develop project budgets, schedules, and proposals while maintaining profitability and quality control
Build and maintain client relationships, leveraging local market knowledge and professional networks to grow the business
Support mitigation planning, UMAM functional assessments, and compliance monitoring
Provide technical oversight and quality control for reports, delineations, and permit applications
Dock, marina, seawall permitting experience a plus
FWC Gopher Tortoise Agent a plus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
10 to 20 years of professional experience in natural resources consulting, permitting, and fieldwork
Proven leadership in team management, business development, and client relations
Preferred
Master's degree in related field is strongly preferred
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification strongly preferred
Familiarity with mitigation design, UMAM or WRAP, and arborist or vegetation assessment experience a plus
Established presence and client base in Northwest Florida preferred
Dock, marina, seawall permitting experience a plus
FWC Gopher Tortoise Agent a plus
Company
ECS Group of Companies
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.
Funding
Current Stage
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