Ecological Senior Project Manager

Ecological Senior ProfessionalCEC is seeking an Ecological Senior Professional to help grow our Ecological Practice in the Austin office. Companywide, the Ecological Practice provides approximately 10% of our annual revenues, making it an essential part of the integrated services that we offer to our clients. CEC's Ecological Practice distinguishes itself from the service offerings of other firms because of the breadth of our technical expertise that includes wetland and stream assessments, delineations, and mitigation; Section 401/404 permitting; endangered species surveys, including bats and plants; Endangered Species Act strategy and compliance, natural stream channel design and restoration; wildlife surveys, NEPA document preparation; and habitat assessments.

You will also be responsible for developing business for CEC through utilization of your existing network and internal CEC resources. You'll collaborate with staff ecologists and lead projects.QualificationsB.S./M.S. degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related technical fieldLocal and national contacts and the ability to develop and market to new and existing clients15+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: aquatic ecology; threatened and endangered species consultation; or environmental permitting and reporting, including knowledge of City of Austin Environmental Criteria Manual and experience with Environmental Resource Inventories and Floodplain Health Assessments, TCEQ regulations and experience with Geologic Assessments, and Section 401, 402, 404 Federal Clean Water Act RegulationsDemonstrated client development and management experience to assist in expanding the delivery of our services to the public sector, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, and real estate marketsAbility to provide senior technical expertise and mentoring to staff and managers in the ecological practiceExperience working with state and federal regulators and demonstrated understanding of regulations from agencies such as EPA, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceAdditional qualifications that are a plus:Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certificationProficiency in geographic information systems (GIS)Permitting experience with the City of Austin and Travis CountyFamiliarity with Austin's Land Development Code, Section 25-8-121 and Title 30-5 and Edwards Aquifer rules (Title 30 TAC Chapter 213)Experience with NEPA and FERC projects.CEC offers 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.

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.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.