Environmental Compliance Lead & ERC Program Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (ERC) Section Manager for the Great Lakes Region in the United States. You will supervise and lead ERC staff, promote safety and environmental stewardship, and drive quality and continuous improvement across projects.

You will provide strategic guidance on compliance programs, coordinate training, and collaborate with business development and project teams on ERC proposals to win new work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, geology, soils, vegetation management, environmental studies, business administration or similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years related ERC project experience; prior staff management preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thoughtfully influence, lead, and manage change.
• History of high performance per Burns & McDonnell performance management system.
• Strong public relations skills with a strategic perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERC staff in the Great Lakes region with supervision, training, and direction.
• Advocate for safety and promote environmental stewardship across projects.
• Drive a culture of quality and continual improvement.
• Develop training programs and collaborate on technical ERC topics (stormwater, Phase I ESAs, SPCC Plans, Tier I/II reporting).
• Collaborate with business development and project teams on ERC proposals to secure work.
• Provide guidance on policies and compliance strategies for environmental projects.

Job description

Description

The Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (ERC) Section Manager is responsible for the supervision, training, and direction of ERC staff in Burns & McDonnell’s Great Lakes Region. Along with the duties below, this position will continue to include technical ERC assignments.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by ERC department management and senior management:

• Advocate for safety in the department and promote a culture of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance across all projects.

• Drive a culture of quality and continual improvement.

• Provide overall leadership to the team through strong communication, empowerment, delegation, and servant leadership.

• Foster a healthy and vibrant employee-owner culture within the team by leveraging sound team-building practices, promoting and administering effective conflict resolution, promoting an ownership mentality, promoting a healthy work-life balance, and engaging in community activities.

• Recruit candidates that align with MacCulture principles, department needs, growth strategies, and business objectives.

• Advocate for staff by meeting regularly, listening to their short- and long-term goals, and providing guidance, direction, and facilitation of opportunities to meet those goals.

• Build strong partnerships with Great Lakes and other regional office teams.

• Review and conduct employee performance (90-day and annual performance appraisals, coaching sessions, etc.) to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Identify the department's training needs and support/develop training programs. Collaborate with other departments on shared training, including technical development in environmental compliance, stormwater management, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Spill Plans, Tier I and Tier II reporting, and compliance monitoring.

• Assist the Project Execution team and Department Manager in developing business initiatives to improve profitability and/or efficiencies.

• Advance and develop Department tools and workflows to increase the efficiency of designs, specification development, project execution, and environmental compliance program delivery.

• Collaborate with business development managers, the Project Execution Manager, project managers, and proposal support staff on ERC proposals to secure work for staff, including opportunities related to environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, stormwater management, Phase I ESAs, SPCC Plans, Spill Plans, and Tier I and Tier II reporting.

• Interpret policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to staff.

• Serve as the ERC technical advisor by providing guidance and oversight for environmental compliance projects, including stormwater management programs, Phase I ESAs, SPCC Plans, Spill Plans, Tier I and Tier II reporting, compliance monitoring, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance strategies.

• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving complex environmental and regulatory compliance challenges.

• Determine departmental objectives and requirements and develop standards and guidelines for environmental compliance services and project execution.

• Assist ERC Department Management by providing recommendations on changes in the basic structure and organization of the department to ensure the effective fulfillment of assigned objectives.

• Approve timecards and ensure billable time goals are met.

• Support project teams and clients by maintaining a thorough understanding of evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations and ensuring compliance across a diverse portfolio of industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental-related sciences, geology, soils, vegetation management, environmental studies, business administration or similar business discipline from an accredited program.

• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience on ERC projects across all service lines is required. Prior experience managing staff is preferred.

• 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.

• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• History of high performance as demonstrated and documented in the Burns & McDonnell performance management system.

• Candidates must possess strong public relations skills and a strategic perspective.

Compensation

$100,000.00-250,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Other Locations US-IL-Downers Grove

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 261294

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS N/A