Environmental Group Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Manager for its Lenexa office. The ideal candidate will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team focused on environmental services such as permitting and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

You will drive project success and ensure team safety while fostering growth within the region. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in waters of the U.S./permitting, listed species, or NEPA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice area.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure excellence across the board.
• Engage with National Account Managers for successful project delivery.
• Prepare proposals, including scope of work and fee.

Skills

Waters of the U.S./permitting

NEPA

Strong writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, or related discipline

Job description

General Responsibilities

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? Terracon is seeking a growth-oriented Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Manager for our Kansas team. We are looking for candidates with the ability to build and lead a multidisciplinary team with expertise in waters of the U.S./permitting, listed species, NEPA, and cultural resources. The position will reside in our Lenexa office.

As the EPP Manager, you will have the opportunity to grow with us!

• Lead with Purpose: You’ll steer your group’s ship, overseeing daily operations and ensuring excellence across the board. Safety, staff development, equipment utilization, and client satisfaction will be under your capable guidance.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with the regional leadership team and environmental service line leaders. Together, you’ll craft a business development strategy that propels your group forward.
• Chart Growth: Join us as we expand our Environmental Planning Practice within our established Kansas region, as well as neighboring states. This is your chance to work your plan to engage with clients and be part of something big!
• Ecology, Wildlife, Wetland, and Archaeology Enthusiasts Welcome: Dive into a dynamic team to deliver ecology, wetlands + permitting, listed species, NEPA, and cultural resource services. Explore new horizons and contribute to the growth of our practice.
• Drive Safety First: Terracon prioritizes a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Lead safety efforts for project team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Your well-being matters to us, and you are empowered to promote safe work for yourself and your team.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with an existing environmental team and proactively engage with National Account Managers and EPP Division lead for successful and timely project delivery of work products and consulting solutions for clients, both locally and regionally.
• Oversee and manage the success of the key group metrics of retention, revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Employ best practices for risk management and loss prevention; be familiar with company risk policies.
• 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. While this is a leadership position, this position also may entail the performance of site visits, field observations and field data collection in your area of technical expertise.
• Prepare proposals, including scope of work and fee, for existing and new clients.

Requirements

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in waters of the U.S./permitting, listed species, or NEPA.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice area.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local agency requirements, as well as demonstrated consultation experience with these agencies, in the region.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience with Section 401/404 permitting and/or listed species.
• Possess strong writing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.