Engineering Consulting Services
Environmental Senior Project Consultant
Engineering Consulting Services, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
Responsibilities
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Consultant to join our Water Solutions Group. This role is responsible for ensuring that all required tasks on a project from proposal to final invoice payment are completed either by themselves or by subordinates. The Senior Project Consultant is primarily responsible for the completion and overall success of the project, and will act as the main point of contact for the client on their projects.
Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team
Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database
Strong ability to manage project budgets and prepare change orders, oversee budgets of others, review change orders and invoices, assist with collection efforts
Schedule, train and oversee subordinate staff members
Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
Oversee environmental projects, assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff, manage multiple projects simultaneously
Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders
Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations, oversee review of reports from junior staff
Perform peer/senior review of deliverables prior to submission for Principal review
Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
Collaborate with other managers to make staffing decisions
Direct project set up and implementation with junior staff, ensure appropriately trained and experienced staff are assigned
Solid understanding of sample collection, preparation, sample hold times, preservation and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies; understand client goals and provide guidance while complying with applicable regulations; understand how requirements of different service lines could impact regulatory obligations or constructability of the project
Review daily reports produced by field staff, perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress, mentor junior staff as needed, communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes
Direct site activities and maintain continuous communication with subordinate field staff and senior managers on several projects concurrently; discuss how changes at the site could affect the project outcome or budget with the project Principal
Independently prepare reports to be reviewed by a Principal, review reports completed by subordinates prior to Principal review, lead client meetings or calls to present/discuss report findings and conclusions
Communicate with junior staff to direct field work performed by drill crews, test pit crews and assist with rig access issues on groundwater and soil investigations; perform media sampling as required on the project; may involve several projects being performed simultaneously
Ensure the site is restored prior to demobilizing the site; ensure that the scope of work performed matches the scope of work proposed
Develop site work plans including sample/boring locations, equipment needs, safety requirements and subcontractor logistics that account for client goals for the project
Manage remediation system design, installation, operation and maintenance; communicate with the project Principal any onsite conditions that may impact the scope, budget, or technology needed onsite
Support and oversee Staff PM's and Project Managers in their development
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting is preferred
Minimum 10 years of related experience in environmental consulting or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred
The expected pay range for this role and location is $130,000 - $155,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
Skills and Abilities
Good understanding of advanced in-situ and ex-situ remediation technologies (e.g., bioremediation, chemical oxidation/reduction, PFAS treatment)
Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications
Good knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
Good knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
Ability to manage and develop new clients; seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients
Solid understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
Excellent ability to manage and develop new clients
Experience delegating/assigning projects and tasks to other staff while also managing other projects independently
About Us ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee‑owned with more than 3,000 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), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit www.ecslimited.com.
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Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team
Attend project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
Market our services. Maintain and further develop the client database
Strong ability to manage project budgets and prepare change orders, oversee budgets of others, review change orders and invoices, assist with collection efforts
Schedule, train and oversee subordinate staff members
Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
Oversee environmental projects, assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff, manage multiple projects simultaneously
Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders
Prepare environmental reports, perform analysis and provide recommendations, oversee review of reports from junior staff
Perform peer/senior review of deliverables prior to submission for Principal review
Host or attend project discussions with clients, follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
Collaborate with other managers to make staffing decisions
Direct project set up and implementation with junior staff, ensure appropriately trained and experienced staff are assigned
Solid understanding of sample collection, preparation, sample hold times, preservation and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies; understand client goals and provide guidance while complying with applicable regulations; understand how requirements of different service lines could impact regulatory obligations or constructability of the project
Review daily reports produced by field staff, perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress, mentor junior staff as needed, communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes
Direct site activities and maintain continuous communication with subordinate field staff and senior managers on several projects concurrently; discuss how changes at the site could affect the project outcome or budget with the project Principal
Independently prepare reports to be reviewed by a Principal, review reports completed by subordinates prior to Principal review, lead client meetings or calls to present/discuss report findings and conclusions
Communicate with junior staff to direct field work performed by drill crews, test pit crews and assist with rig access issues on groundwater and soil investigations; perform media sampling as required on the project; may involve several projects being performed simultaneously
Ensure the site is restored prior to demobilizing the site; ensure that the scope of work performed matches the scope of work proposed
Develop site work plans including sample/boring locations, equipment needs, safety requirements and subcontractor logistics that account for client goals for the project
Manage remediation system design, installation, operation and maintenance; communicate with the project Principal any onsite conditions that may impact the scope, budget, or technology needed onsite
Support and oversee Staff PM's and Project Managers in their development
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other Engineering degree applicable to Environmental Consulting, Natural or Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting is preferred
Minimum 10 years of related experience in environmental consulting or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred
The expected pay range for this role and location is $130,000 - $155,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
Skills and Abilities
Good understanding of advanced in-situ and ex-situ remediation technologies (e.g., bioremediation, chemical oxidation/reduction, PFAS treatment)
Good knowledge of environmental principles and applications
Good knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methods
Good knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations and guidelines and their implications on findings and conclusions in studies
Ability to manage and develop new clients; seek out opportunities to develop relationships with clients
Solid understanding of sample collection, preparation, preservation and laboratory submission regulations and guidelines
Excellent ability to manage and develop new clients
Experience delegating/assigning projects and tasks to other staff while also managing other projects independently
About Us ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee‑owned with more than 3,000 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), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit www.ecslimited.com.
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