Regional Environmental Department Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Cudahy
Nov 03, 2024
Job Description General Responsibilities: Are you ready to lead? No matter where your expertise lies, our environmental staff are prepared to support you. As an employee-owned company, we are driven to learn and grow. Our Wisconsin and Chicagoland operations are seeking expertise in environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene. If your skills lie in any one of those areas, and you have leadership skills and a desire to win, this position is for you. As the department manager, you will supervise all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client's requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards. You will manage the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower and pricing to achieve desired profitability; and oversee the daily operations of a department including staff training, development, and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedure. Finally, you will plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships. Minimum salary is $105,000. Maximum salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates. With support from the Office Manager, perform business and client development activities. With support from the Office Manager, develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding. With support from the Office Manager, prepare and execute annual business plan for the department. With support from the Office Manager, oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability. Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies. Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects. Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology Minimum of 10 years related experience. Master's degree or PhD preferred. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification: Certification or licensure in field of expertise. About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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'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. EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.