ECS Group of Companies
Senior Natural Resources Project Manager – FDOT Transportation Projects
ECS Group of Companies, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Senior Natural Resources Project Manager – FDOT Transportation Projects
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role ensures that all required tasks on a project—from proposal to final invoice payment—are completed by the person or by subordinates. The Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for the completion and overall success of the project and serves as the main point of contact for the client. The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive customer service attitude and aligns with ECS Core Values. Responsibilities
Lead and manage natural resource components of FDOT transportation projects from planning through construction. Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and other ecological fieldwork. Prepare and review technical reports, including NEPA documents, Natural Resources Evaluations (NREs), Wetland Evaluation Reports (WERs), Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) assessments, and Endangered Species Biological Assessments. Guide the development of environmental permit applications, including ERP, USACE Section 404, and Section 10. Coordinate with FDOT District Environmental Management Offices, water management districts, FDEP, USACE, USFWS, and NMFS. Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, provide quality control, and ensure deliverables meet FDOT standards and schedules. Support business development, including proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic teaming. Mentor junior staff, support career development, and foster technical excellence within the team. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (10+ years of experience) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field. 8-15+ years of progressive experience in natural resources consulting, with at least 5 years of direct FDOT project experience. Demonstrated success managing FDOT PD&E and Design Phase natural resource efforts. Strong understanding of state and federal permitting, including ERP, USACE Section 404, ESA, and NEPA. Proficient in ArcGIS, GPS data collection, and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel throughout the state for fieldwork and client meetings. Who We Are
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal of raising the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. ECS is employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024), and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025). We love our employees and show this through providing benefits including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Learn more about ECS benefits here. Equal Opportunity Employer
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose that information to individuals who do not have access, unless required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering
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Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role ensures that all required tasks on a project—from proposal to final invoice payment—are completed by the person or by subordinates. The Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for the completion and overall success of the project and serves as the main point of contact for the client. The ideal candidate demonstrates a positive customer service attitude and aligns with ECS Core Values. Responsibilities
Lead and manage natural resource components of FDOT transportation projects from planning through construction. Conduct and oversee wetland delineations, protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and other ecological fieldwork. Prepare and review technical reports, including NEPA documents, Natural Resources Evaluations (NREs), Wetland Evaluation Reports (WERs), Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) assessments, and Endangered Species Biological Assessments. Guide the development of environmental permit applications, including ERP, USACE Section 404, and Section 10. Coordinate with FDOT District Environmental Management Offices, water management districts, FDEP, USACE, USFWS, and NMFS. Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, provide quality control, and ensure deliverables meet FDOT standards and schedules. Support business development, including proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic teaming. Mentor junior staff, support career development, and foster technical excellence within the team. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (10+ years of experience) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field. 8-15+ years of progressive experience in natural resources consulting, with at least 5 years of direct FDOT project experience. Demonstrated success managing FDOT PD&E and Design Phase natural resource efforts. Strong understanding of state and federal permitting, including ERP, USACE Section 404, ESA, and NEPA. Proficient in ArcGIS, GPS data collection, and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel throughout the state for fieldwork and client meetings. Who We Are
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal of raising the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. ECS is employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024), and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025). We love our employees and show this through providing benefits including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Learn more about ECS benefits here. Equal Opportunity Employer
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose that information to individuals who do not have access, unless required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industries: Civil Engineering
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