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Senior Ecologist / Project Manager

Location: Ithaca, NY, United States
Date Posted: Jun 8, 2025

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI’s Upstate New York offices in Ithaca and Buffalo are seeking a Senior Ecologist / Project Manager to broaden the existing Ecology Practice. The ideal candidate will have expertise in an ecological discipline beyond wetland delineation and permitting and be able to generate work through their current relationships and client network. These disciplines may include ecological restoration, threatened and endangered species surveys and permitting, aquatic/fisheries biology, coastal resilience, ecotoxicology and eco risk, climate change risk assessment, resilience planning, or other.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Help grow the Upstate NY Ecology practice by diversifying our skillset and actively developing new business.
Training and mentorship of junior ecologists.
Management of clients, projects, and tasks.
Travel and field work as necessitated by projects.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or equivalent. MS is a plus.
10+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting and business development.
Expertise in an ecological discipline beyond wetland delineation and permitting.
Active network of existing clients, contacts, and leads.
Strong technical writing, report preparation, and communication skills.
Valid U.S. Driver’s license.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

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As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
Pay Range For This Position: $100,000.00 – $135,000.00/year
Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
Rewards and Recognition
GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
And More…

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

4-6 hours

Standing

4-6 hours

Walking

2-6 hours

Climbing

0-1 hours

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-30 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

4-6 hours

Push/pull

0-1 hours

Twisting

1-2 hours

Bending

2-3 hours

Reaching forward

2-3 hours

Reaching overhead

1-2 hours

Squat/kneel/crawl

2-4 hours

Wrist position deviation

0-1 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

4-6 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hours

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

Far Vision

Yes

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

Hearing

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential	Reasonably Anticipated	Not Anticipated
Blood borne pathogens	x
Chemical		x
Airborne communicable diseases	x
Extreme temperatures	x
Radiation		x
Uneven surfaces or elevations	x
Extreme noise levels	x
Dust/particular matter	x

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours:

Other work hours

Note that typical ecological staff have highly variable schedules. On average, an ecological staff person may spend around two-thirds of their time in the office and one-third in the field. A typical field day may be 2-8 hours. A typical work week may have 1-2 field days.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

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