Principal Environmental and Ecological Project Manager & Office Lead

Job overview

The Principal Environmental and Ecological Project Manager & Office Lead role is hybrid, based in Batavia, IL, with local-to-regional field work and national team involvement. Compensation is $125,000–$140,000 per year. Groundwater & Environmental Services provides environmental and ecological services, including remediation and restoration support. The role leads local office operations and complex ecological projects, combining technical project delivery with staff management, client relationships, and business development. It supports compliant, high-quality environmental assessments, permitting, restoration, and reporting for infrastructure and land-use projects.

What you'll do

• Lead local office operations and contribute to ecological services growth
• oversee ecological assessments, surveys, and impact studies
• manage project resources, schedules, budgets, and deadlines
• provide technical leadership and staff mentorship
• author work plans, proposals, permits, and reports
• manage client relationships and subcontractors
• ensure regulatory compliance and quality project delivery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental project manager

ecological project manager

office lead

hybrid

batavia il

groundwater and environmental services

$125k–$140k

ecological assessments

environmental permitting

ecological restoration

nepa

office operations

hazwoper

staff leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• 401(k)
• FSA
• long- and short-term disability
• new parent leave
• tuition assistance
• bonus plan
• hybrid workforce.

Why this role

The source title says Senior Environmental/Ecological Project Manager, while the description identifies the position as Principal Environmental/Ecological Project Manager & Office Lead. The role includes field presence and requires annual OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training.

About the employer

Groundwater and Environmental Svcs. is hiring for this role. Industry: Environmental Consulting Services. Sector: 54.