Natural Resources Senior Project Manager

Natural Resources Senior Project Manager ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC United States, Virginia, Chantilly 14383 brook Drive (Show on map) May 15, 2026 Responsibilities Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a high-impact, business development-focused Senior Project Manager to lead growth within our Natural Resources practice. This role is designed for a proven rainmaker who thrives on building relationships, winning work, and expanding market presence-while leading teams to deliver exceptional results. What You'll Own Revenue growth and client expansion within your market and service line Development and execution of a strategic business development plan Leadership of key client accounts and pursuit of high-value opportunities Building and mentoring a high-performing delivery team Key Responsibilities Business Development & Revenue Generation (Primary Focus) Drive new business acquisition through networking, referrals, and industry engagement Identify, pursue, and win strategic opportunities and major contracts Build and maintain executive-level client relationships Lead proposal strategy, pricing, and positioning to maximize win rates and profitability Collaborate with leadership to define and execute market growth strategies Client & Market Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, positioning ECS as a go-to partner Represent ECS at industry events, associations, and conferences Monitor market trends and competitors to identify growth opportunities Team Leadership & Delivery Oversight Lead, mentor, and grow a team aligned with business objectives Provide high-level oversight of project execution (not day-to-day task management) Ensure projects are delivered profitably and strengthen client relationships Ideal Candidate Profile Proven track record of winning work and growing revenue in environmental consulting Strong existing client network and industry presence Leadership mindset with the ability to build and scale teams Comfortable operating at both strategic and client-facing levels #LI-CS1 Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Biology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting. Minimum 10 years of related experience Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Professional Arborist, Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred How This Role Is Different This is not a traditional project manager role.

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Revenue growth Client expansion Market influence Military Qualifications The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-7 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 #60 in Engineering s-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering s-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. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.