Ecological Project Manager

Ecological Project Manager Job Locations US-OH-Columbus Category Ecological Services Type Full-Time Overview At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every member of our team has a personal stake in ensuring success. As employee-owners, we strive to build lasting personal business relationships by delivering a higher level of service through our focus on the client experience and employee satisfaction. We put people first, whether that's our clients, our employees, or our community. It's why we listen more and work harder to understand the needs of our clients. We prioritize professional development for every individual on our team. We strive to bring together a diverse team of talented, passionate, multidisciplinary experts to deliver integrated project services and provide innovative solutions for our clients. CEC is seeking an Ecological Project Manager to join our established Ecological Practice in Columbus, Ohio. Companywide, the Ecological Practice provides approximately 10% of our annual revenues, making it an essential part of the integrated services that we offer to our clients. CEC's Ecological Practice distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise that includes: wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; Section 401/404 permitting; endangered species surveys, including bats and plants; Endangered Species Act strategy and compliance, natural stream channel design and restoration; invasive plant control; and habitat assessments. Ecologists work cooperatively across all CEC offices to bring the necessary expertise to our clients' specific project needs. You will be part of a team that excels at solving problems and navigating today's complex environmental regulatory landscape. Project managers at CEC are responsible for developing business through utilization of your existing network and internal CEC resources. You will collaborate with staff ecologists and lead interdisciplinary projects working alongside engineers, surveyors, and environmental scientists. Furthermore, you will impact the whole project, from proposal to final deliverable, by working directly with clients, contractors, and agency regulators. Qualifications B.S. or B.A. in a natural sciences field (e.g., Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology); Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: delineation and assessment of natural resources (e.g., wetland and waterbody delineation, threatened and endangered species habitat evaluation, etc.); natural resource impact permitting (e.g. Clean Water Act Section 404/401, state-specific permits, local permits, etc.); and, assessment/reporting for projects subject to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. Recent experience in Ohio is desired. Experience states adjacent to Ohio (Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan) or elsewhere is a plus; Experience with linear projects preferred (e.g., pipelines, electrical transmission lines, transportation corridors, etc.). Specifically, experience is preferred with projects regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, state departments of transportation, and state agencies responsible for siting and approval of electric transmission and renewable energy projects; Ability to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring to staff and managers in the ecological practice; Experience working with state and federal regulators and demonstrated understanding of regulations from agencies such as EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; Successful client development and management experience applicable to expansion of services in the renewable energy, electric transmission, oil and gas, and/or com