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ECS Group of Companies · 1 day ago

Natural Resources Department Manager (Principal)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

ECS Limited is seeking a Natural Resources Department Manager to join our Southwest Environmental team in Austin, TX. As an Environmental Department Manager, you will oversee operations, manage scientists and project managers, ensure timely project deliverables, prepare proposals, and drive business growth.

Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

Manage and grow the Natural Resources department with a strong focus on business development and marketing initiatives

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of environmental scientists and project managers, overseeing environmental services projects, reviewing reports, preparing proposals, and managing departmental P&L

Supervise employees and manage daily departmental operations, ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines

Coordinate effectively with regulatory authorities, particularly in navigating complex 404/401 permitting in the Southwest U.S. (Texas, Oklahoma & Arizona)

Contribute to business growth by maintaining and developing client relationships, marketing services, and preparing proposals for environmental projects

Manage project and budget oversight, including coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders

May involve report preparation duties based on departmental needs

Qualification

Environmental consulting experienceWetlandStream delineation404/401 permitting expertiseProfessional Wetland ScientistLicensed Soil ScientistProfessional EngineerProfessional GeologistProposal preparationClient relationship managementTeam management

Required

BS degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Engineering or related discipline

5-10+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience

Extensive experience in wetland and stream delineation

Expertise in navigating complex 404/401 permitting

Preferred

MS degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Engineering or related discipline

Licensure - one or more of the following preferred: Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Licensed Soil Scientist (LSS), Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG)