Environmental Department Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Environmental Department Manager to lead and expand its environmental consulting practice in Northern Colorado. This pivotal role involves mentoring a high-performing team, developing client relationships, and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental sciences, project management, and leadership, with a focus on safety and compliance. Join a dynamic organization that values employee ownership and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related field.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the environmental consulting practice in Northern Colorado.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring positive client experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Safety Oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology

Graduate degree

Job description

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Are you a motivated environmental professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a Department Manager to lead and grow our environmental consulting practice in Northern Colorado. This position offers the opportunity to mentor a high-performing team, develop client relationships, and contribute to the overall success of our environmental services. This position will work closely with the Office Manager, Regional Operations Manager, and Environmental Service Line leadership to strategically expand and elevate the department.

As the Environmental Department Manager, you will oversee all projects within the department to ensure they are executed on time and in a manner that provides a positive client experience. You will supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of resources, and pricing to achieve desired profitability. You will supervise daily department operations including staff development, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, project quality, timely delivery, and adherence to policies and procedures. Additionally, you will plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities, while building and maintaining client relationships.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Department Manager will work with our Northern Colorado Operations Manager to lead our team of Environmental Professionals and will perform the following duties:

• Prepare and execute the department growth strategy and annual business plan.
• Actively partner with client development staff and leaders from other service lines to grow business with existing clients and develop new clients and business opportunities.
• Lead talent recruitment and selection efforts to support business needs and strategic growth.
• Direct efforts associated with training, mentoring, and development of staff.
• Routinely track key department performance metrics such as revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Identify and mitigate project-related risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry best practices.
• Lead safety efforts for the team. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline practiced by the firm, including but not limited to Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, with at least 8 years of practice experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certifications:

• Graduate degree.
• Professional certification or licensure in the field of expertise.

Terracon's Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success, and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), annual bonus, spot recognition, and training & development. We consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, work location, education/training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $115,000 to $138,000.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 6,000 employee-owners across over 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and advancing their careers through new opportunities.

Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), 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. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.