Position & Office Overview As an Environmental Branch Manager, you are the type who is driven to succeed. You are a highly motivated star player who thrives on strategic thinking and putting ideas into motion. Every project shows both your technical expertise as well as your business savvy - and this is reflected in the strong growth of your branch. The junior and senior engineering staff look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. Your positive interactions with clients as well as business development skills contribute tremendously to the success of ECS. You get the "big" picture and want to contribute accordingly - and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.
Responsibilities:
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced environmental leader to manage our Southeast Environmental - South office. As the Environmental Branch Manager, you will oversee environmental remediation projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.
Responsibilities:
Manage multidisciplinary environmental projects including environmental site assessments, remediation, and related environmental consulting services Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle. Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables. Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained. Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications. Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships. Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development. Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement. #LI-CS1 Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills:
Must have at least 10 years of relevant technical and managerial experience. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Strong business acumen with P&L experience. Excellent project management and organizational abilities. Committed to safety and engineering excellence. Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate preferred.
Required Education & Certifications:
BS in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related environmental degree.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
Professional Geologist (PG) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or; If unlicensed, ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire required.
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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 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 #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.
