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Ecological Project Manager

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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationUNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE
Also inNaperville, IL
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentEcological Services
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 30, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
10+ years of experience in environmental planning, Clean Water Act permitting (Sections 401/404), or ecosystem restoration
Demonstrated success developing and managing client relationships across industries such as energy, oil and gas, public sector, or mining
Established professional network with a track record of generating new business opportunities
Experience leading technical teams and providing mentorship to staff and project managers
Master's degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
Experience supporting projects under NEPA or FERC regulatory frameworks
Benefits
Matching 401(k)
Profit sharing
Performance bonus
Company stock
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Tuition assistance
Professional development
Overview
As a Ecological Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Ecological Practice at the Naperrville, IL office, you’ll play a key leadership role in supporting and growing our ecological services. You’ll provide senior-level technical oversight on a variety of projects, mentor staff, and contribute to the continued expansion of our practice. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams, applying your expertise to deliver high-quality ecological solutions while supporting both project execution and strategic growth initiatives.
About the company
At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide senior oversight on various ecological projects, including technical and quality reviews and mentoring staff
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Business development for CEC through your existing professional network and internal CEC resources.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
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10+ years of experience in environmental planning, Clean Water Act permitting (Sections 401/404), or ecosystem restoration
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Experience supporting projects under NEPA or FERC regulatory frameworks is a plus
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Demonstrated success developing and managing client relationships across industries such as energy, oil and gas, public sector, or mining
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Established professional network with a track record of generating new business opportunities
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Experience leading technical teams and providing mentorship to staff and project managers
About Us
We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.
We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!
We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
Benefits
CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.
Legal
CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.