Profit Center Manager

Hunt Valley, MD$120k–$150kPosted Jul 6, 2026
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About Us

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

Position Overview

The Profit Center Manager will oversee the Hunt Valley group within Water and Natural Resources. This is a diverse profit center that includes natural resource service lines such as stream restoration, wetland mitigation, coastal resilience, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and research and development. The PCM will review and support staff in daily decisions such as go/no-go opportunities, proposal development, staffing, and scheduling. Additionally, the PCM is responsible for financial planning and strategic expansion of service lines.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources, projects, and work with clients to ensure quality of work products.
• Participate in cross-profit center and business unit collaboration.
• Provide overall management of staff assigned to the profit center and leadership on hiring decisions.
• Manage and lead technical staff of scientists and engineers.
• Lead proposal preparation and prepare cost estimates and bids.
• Evaluate new business leadership within EA structure.
• Staff development and technical performance of the profit center.
• Work collaboratively with other profit center managers within the WNR business unit at the direction of the business unit director (BUD).
• Prepare annual financial and new orders plans.
• Participate in decisions to evaluate new business opportunities.
• Monitor project reviews and stay in tune with project needs and demands.
• Assist EA execute the company strategy and support our core values and initiatives.

Note: This position will be hybrid remote with two to three days in the Hunt Valley office. Only candidates who live near the Hunt Valley office or those who are willing to relocate within the first two months of starting, will be considered.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in science or engineering or related field, Graduate degree preferred.
• 10 years or more of related professional experience.
• Proven track record of managing and leading technical staff and teams of technical staff, working with staff from other offices and business units.
• Demonstration of expanding/building service line(s) in support of growing expertise and financial position of staff.

Note:  This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Use of AI in the Application Process:  

Applications should represent your own work and experience.  AI generated resumes will not be considered.

Sponsorship Statement:  

This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

Pay Range$120,000$150,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Why Join EA?

At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.

What We Provide:

EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:

  • 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive Salary
  • Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Generous paid-time-off policy
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee wellness program

Accommodation Information:

If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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Recruiting agencies should not contact EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC directly with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by a recruiting agency to EA via this website or email will be deemed the sole property of EA, and EA will not be responsible for any fee associated with such unsolicited resume. 

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