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Environmental Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants

vision insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k), profit sharing

United States, West Virginia, Bridgeport

120 Genesis Boulevard (Show on map)

Nov 05, 2026

Environmental Project Manager

Job Locations

US-WV-Bridgeport

Category

Ecological Services

Type

Full-Time

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join our growing team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. This is an opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to combine technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationship management while helping clients navigate complex environmental regulations and permitting requirements across a variety of commercial, energy, infrastructure, public sector, and real estate projects.

In this role, you'll collaborate with experts across environmental services, civil engineering, water resources, geotechnical engineering, surveying, and construction services and have the opportunity to support projects from initial planning and permitting through regulatory review, construction, and long-term compliance.

Responsibilities:

Manage ecological and environmental permitting projects from planning through regulatory approval and project completion

Develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders
Support business development efforts and assist in expanding ecological services throughout the region
Prepare and oversee environmental permitting strategies, compliance documentation, and regulatory coordination activities
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with civil engineering, water resources, geotechnical, surveying, and environmental professionals
Provide technical expertise and mentoring to ecological staff
Support projects involving environmental planning, threatened and endangered species consultation, wetland and stream assessments, mitigation planning, and environmental permitting
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality client service

Why CEC?

We're 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year
Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, market leadership, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles
Profitable, employee-centered culture: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool
Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more
401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join
Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work-life balance and professional autonomy
Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology, or related technical field (M.S. preferred)
Local and national contacts and the ability to develop and market services to new and existing clients
Demonstrated client development and management experience supporting energy, solid waste, mining, public sector, and real estate markets
Experience preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
Working knowledge of Section 401, 402, and 404 Federal Clean Water Act regulations
Demonstrated understanding of state and federal regulations administered by agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Ability to provide technical expertise and mentoring to ecological staff
Ability to manage multiple projects, technical professionals, and client relationships simultaneously
10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Environmental Planning, Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation, Environmental Permitting, or Environmental Compliance and Reporting

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you 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 and affirmative action 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.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.