Environmental Department Lead — Growth & Delivery

ECS Group of Companies; Buffalo Grove (IL); Sur place; USD 82 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ECS Group of Companies in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks an Environmental Department Manager to lead the department's operations, technical execution, and financial performance. You will guide project managers, engineers, and staff, align with safety expectations and company strategies, and drive growth.

This role emphasizes P&L ownership, budgets, client relations, and business development, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience with a degree or 10 years of related experience without a degree.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Engineering or science degree preferred.
• Valid driver\’s license if driving for ECS subsidiary.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of engineering consulting operations and project execution.
• Strong financial acumen (P&L, budgeting, forecasting, KPIs).
• Ability to manage multiple teams, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Directly leads engineers, Project Managers, technicians, and support staff.
• Owns performance management, coaching, career development, and succession planning.
• Builds a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team culture.
• Leads recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies.
• Develops future leaders.
• Builds and maintains an effective department structure aligned with workload and growth objectives.
• Communicates branch, subsidiary, and corporate initiatives to staff and supports their implementation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Client development

Formation

Civil/Environmental Eng degree

Description du poste

ECS Group of Companies in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks an Environmental Department Manager to lead the department's operations, technical execution, and financial performance. You will guide project managers, engineers, and staff, align with safety expectations and company strategies, and drive growth.

This role emphasizes P&L ownership, budgets, client relations, and business development, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across projects.