Environmental Department Manager

Job Description

Are you passionate about the environment? At Terracon, we are experiencing significant growth, and we are searching for a dynamic environmental department leader for our local office! We are looking for an accomplished, Environmental Professional to lead, and ultimately, grow our environmental business line for the area. The team includes three distinct service lines, Site Assessment/Remediation, Ecology, and Cultural Resources and works on exciting projects including wetland permitting/delineation, threatened & endangered species surveys, cultural resource studies, industrial hygiene, environmental site assessment, remediation, redevelopment, and site renovation work for City and County agencies, school districts, commercial real property developers and managers, law firms, financial institutions, architect/engineer and construction (A/E/C) clients.


Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Texas regulatory programs and agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), and Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP). Experience managing projects involving petroleum storage tanks, site investigation and remediation, corrective action programs, waste management, and regulatory closure strategies is highly desirable. Maintain familiarity with federal environmental regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), CERCLA/Superfund, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), TSCA, and other applicable environmental compliance and remediation programs to support a broad range of public and private sector clients.

This position is for a career-level environmental management professional who will be responsible for overseeing a department of 10 to 15 employees with annual revenues of over $4.0 million. The chosen candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating site testing, developing analytical testing plans, and making recommendations for design on projects varying in size and complexity. In this position, the successful candidate must have strong operational management/leadership skills as well as be able to identify, evaluate and recommend risk to ensure the firm's interests are protected and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Our selected candidate will lead the department by utilizing a formal growth plan, promoting training, and assigning and coordinating staff workload. A safety mindset is paramount and required.


If your passion lies in working on projects that help your community, and if you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client development activities and working with our team to develop a book of business in diverse environmental services for the area.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Provide environmental support to our multiple services lines including geotechnical services, construction and building materials, and facilities.
• Work as a team member and participate in business development pursuits.
• Possess strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Understand and implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Ability to make recommendations for conceptual designs based on technical data.
• Ability to develop written proposals to clients for both small and large projects.
• Experienced in evaluating, and synthesizing complex laboratory and field data, and assembly in written reports.
• Serve as an inter-disciplinary team member in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection with ability to collect detailed site observations and notes.
• Mentor, supervise, and oversee staff environmental scientists and technicians.
• Demonstrate leadership in and a commitment to follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects for incident and injury free operations.
• Lead and participate in Pre-Task planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related science field and 10 years' related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years' related experience.
• Previous supervisory experience required, and previous managerial experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Flexible work schedule, to ensure project timelines are completed.
• Possess strong writing skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

About the Team

Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.