Environmental Regulatory Compliance Lead – SCR Growth

Burns & McDonnell; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a seasoned ERC Department Manager to lead the Environmental Studies Business Line across the South Central Region, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. You will drive strategy, growth, staffing, and project delivery for public- and private-sector clients.

This role focuses on client service, technical excellence, and cross-team leadership, with ~25% travel and reporting to the Regional Environmental Global Practice Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others, lead and manage change.
• Proficiency with standard business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in NPDES permitting, Erosion Control plans, and multi-media compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the ERC Business Line’s long-term strategy across the SCR, including operating procedures, marketing, pricing, sales, and client-retention strategies.
• Lead growth and performance against sales, revenue, net income, profitability, and staffing goals; manage project performance for profitability.
• Serve as account manager for key clients and guide coordinators delivering service.
• Identify target clients, lead sales and marketing efforts, and prepare budgets and cost estimates.
• Oversee project delivery to meet client expectations and internal requirements for quality, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Provide senior-level technical advice on environmental studies and deliverables, promoting technical excellence.
• Set departmental objectives, organize projects, and develop standards and guidelines.
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain staff and mentor; support organizational change.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC, Safety programs, and site safety policies.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, and teams; coordinate across disciplines.
• Monitor technology and industry trends relevant to ERC services.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field

Advanced degree and/or professional license

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a seasoned ERC Department Manager to lead the Environmental Studies Business Line across the South Central Region, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. You will drive strategy, growth, staffing, and project delivery for public- and private-sector clients.

This role focuses on client service, technical excellence, and cross-team leadership, with ~25% travel and reporting to the Regional Environmental Global Practice Manager.