Environmental Studies Growth & Operations Director

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Studies Department Manager to lead the SCR Environmental Studies Business Line, spanning TX, LA, MS, and AR. You will shape strategy, oversee staffing, and manage key client relationships while ensuring profitable project delivery.

You will direct sales efforts, develop proposals and budgets, and mentor staff, aligning services with industry trends and company safety standards. Travel about 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program.
• At least 7 years of related professional experience in routing, state licensing and permitting, environmental studies, and/or project management; 10 years preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of NEPA and FERC projects in utilities, renewables, transportation, or oil, gas, and chemicals.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to positively influence others, lead, and manage change.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Environmental Studies Business Line’s long-term strategy across SCR.
• Lead growth and performance against sales, revenue, profitability, and staffing goals.
• Serve as account manager for key clients and cultivate relationships.
• Identify target clients and lead sales, marketing, and proposals.
• Oversee project delivery meeting quality, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Provide senior-level technical input on environmental studies and deliverables.
• Set departmental objectives, organize projects, and develop standards.
• Attract, hire, develop, and retain staff; mentor and lead organizational change.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control, Safety programs, and policies.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, and other teams.
• Monitor trends in environmental studies and align services accordingly.
• Use creativity and judgment to anticipate and resolve problems.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Influence & change leadership

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Studies Department Manager to lead the SCR Environmental Studies Business Line, spanning TX, LA, MS, and AR. You will shape strategy, oversee staffing, and manage key client relationships while ensuring profitable project delivery.

You will direct sales efforts, develop proposals and budgets, and mentor staff, aligning services with industry trends and company safety standards. Travel about 25% is expected.