Environmental Studies Section Manager - Environmental Services

Description

• Serve as a senior technical lead for environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance programs.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain top talent to meet strategic and project needs.
• Lead or support permitting efforts for air, water, waste, wetlands, endangered species, and cultural resources.
• Manage the section’s financial performance, including budgets, billable goals, and profitability.
• Ensure staffing levels, workload, and assignments align with project requirements.
• Review and approve project plans, reports, and technical deliverables for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Manage environmental projects from initiation to completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Develop and oversee environmental permit application plans.
• Support growth initiatives and implement regional and global strategies through presentations, networking, and proposal preparation.
• Prepare and present workload and financial reports to practice or regional management.
• Assign and review work to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of team members.
• Interpret organizational goals and policies for staff and ensure alignment.
• Manage change effectively while maintaining team engagement and morale.
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental laws (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Achieve established performance targets and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts between engineering, construction, and environmental teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to promote repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with all permit conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and safety programs.
• Provide direction, coordination, and leadership to section staff.
• Collaborate with business development managers, project managers, and proposal teams to secure new work.
• Promote Burns & McDonnell’s culture of collaboration, safety, and excellence.
• Implement and support company, global practice, and regional initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations and foster employee engagement and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Prior leadership and/or management experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to all levels of staff and clients.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while managing change effectively.
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience required.
• Regulatory Compliance and Permitting (preferred)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance