Air Quality & Noise Department Manager - Environmental Services (Kansas City, MO)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Air Quality & Noise Department Manager – Environmental Services

Location: Kansas City, MO
Travel: ~25%

Competitive salary, full benefits, and strong opportunity for career advancement.Description

The Air Quality & Noise Department Manager is responsible for the leadership and direction of an established Air Quality & Noise practice within a growing environmental services team in Kansas City. This role will lead a team supporting private, public, and federal clients and will play a key role in expanding the practice locally and nationally.

This position includes responsibility for strategic growth, client management, project delivery, and overall department performance, with a strong focus on profitability, quality, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Air Quality & Noise practice, including team development and performance management
• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for department growth and market expansion
• Drive business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting proposals
• Serve as Client Account Manager for key clients and ensure high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction
• Oversee department financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and utilization targets
• Support marketing, pricing strategy, and customer retention initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership and other service areas to expand offerings and diversify clients
• Lead pursuit strategies, capture planning, and proposal development efforts
• Maintain quality standards and ensure adherence to QA/QC and safety programs
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, including hiring, coaching, and retention of staff
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
• Make strategic decisions while building consensus across stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in air quality permitting, noise compliance, or related environmental work (10+ years preferred)
• Prior leadership or management experience preferred
• Strong business development and client-facing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
• Strategic mindset with the ability to lead change and drive growth
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools