Environmental Staff Project Manager - Due Diligence

ECS Ltd is seeking an Environmental Staff Project Manager for its Due Diligence department in Marietta, GA. This early-career role involves performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), developing client relationships, and supporting project management tasks under senior staff supervision. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least one year of environmental consulting experience. The position emphasizes professional development within a 100% employee-owned firm.
Position & Office Overview

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Staff Project Manager to join our Environmental team in Atlanta, GA. This role will sit within ECS's Due Diligence department and is an excellent opportunity for an early-career environmental professional to continue to build expertise in Phase I ESA practice, develop client relationships, and grow within a 100% employee-owned firm.


The Environmental Staff Project Manager will work under the supervision of senior staff to deliver Phase I ESAs while developing the technical skills, client communication abilities, and project management foundation necessary to advance within the ECS Environmental team.


Responsibilities

Due Diligence

Perform Phase I ESAs including site reconnaissance, regulatory file review, database research, and report preparation under the supervision of a qualified Environmental ProfessionalPrepare clear, well-organized Phase I ESA reports consistent with ASTM E1527-21 standards and ECS quality requirementsCommunicate project status and findings to both senior staff and clientsAssist with project closeout including delivery of final reports and follow-up with clients on findings

Project Support & Client Engagement

Assist senior staff with proposal preparation, project scheduling, and administrative aspects of project deliveryDevelop familiarity with project budgets and change ordersEngage professionally with clients throughout project delivery, building the communication skills and relationships that form the foundation of long-term client developmentSupport peer review of deliverables prepared by others as experience develops

Professional Development

Work closely with senior staff to build technical knowledge, field skills, and report writing abilityParticipate in internal ECS Phase I ESA trainingTake ownership of assigned tasks and demonstrate initiative in learning ECS processes, standards, and client expectations with an eye toward growing into a project management role

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field applicable to environmental consultingMinimum 1 year of environmental consulting experience with direct Phase I ESA experience requiredValid driver's license requiredMust be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs on occasion and traverse varied terrain during site reconnaissance

Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of environmental principles and applications.Basic knowledge of permitting processes, environmental regulations, and environmental test methodsInterest in project management, consulting, and business development.Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.Military Qualifications

The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":E-5
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 News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #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.



ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.