Environmental Studies Department Manager - Environmental Services

Description

• Understand the direction and trends in technology and the Environmental Studies industry for the Environment Services service offerings in each respective market sector and provide guidance to staff to align our services with industry trends.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Mentor and guide less experienced environmental professionals.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the environmental studies practice.
• Prepare and monitor department budget and expenditure of funds for staff hours, supplies, training, and equipment.
• Report project performance.
• Serve as the technical advisor, provide senior-level input and evaluation on a variety of environmental studies and deliverables.
• Interpret policies, purposes, and goals of organization to staff.
• Identify and market services to clients and internal stakeholders to meet sales goals, profitability, and objectives for department.
• Determine departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
• Recommend changes in basic structure and organization of the department to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives assigned to it.
• Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Promote profitable and sound growth.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Assign work and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Work to assess opportunities to expand environmental services within the office and evaluate opportunities to cross-sell other services for other Global Practices.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other disciplines.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Detailed knowledge and practical experience working on NEPA projects with various market sectors including Utilities, Renewables, Transportation and/or Oil, Gas & Chemicals.
• Position requires 25% travel.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Minimum 7 years related professional experience in routing, state licensing and permitting, and environmental studies and/or project management.
• Previous management experience is preferable.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering or related field from accredited program.
• An advanced degree and or professional license are desirable.
• Candidates must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance