Operations Manager, Environmental Consulting Services (Houston)

Talisman; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

11 paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Stock options

Job summary

Talisman is seeking an accomplished senior leader to oversee Houston operations, drive profitability, and grow the local book of business across environmental services. You will guide staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation while building relationships with key clients and industry partners.

The role requires 15+ years in environmental consulting, strong leadership, and a proven ability to develop strategies that align with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Env Sci, Eng, Geology, Business)
• 15+ years in environmental consulting or related professional services
• Proven leadership of operations across multiple service lines or P&Ls
• Strong technical understanding of environmental service lines (permits, compliance, eng)
• Established book of business strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with autonomous business-building ability
• Strong financial, strategic, and operational acumen

Responsibilities

• Lead Houston operations, oversee office performance, staffing, resource allocation, and day-to-day operations
• Manage and optimize P&L, revenue, budgets, profitability across multiple service lines
• Develop and execute local and regional growth strategies aligned with company goals
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships to expand accounts and opportunities
• Leverage established book of business and professional network to drive revenue growth
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing environmental professionals and build a strong local team
• Provide technical leadership across permitting, compliance, and engineering services
• Partner with service line and executive leadership to align resources and business development efforts
• Serve as a visible leader in the Houston market and represent the firm with clients and industry groups

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Houston operations, with responsibility for office performance, staffing, resource allocation, and day-to-day business operations.
• Manage and optimize P&L, revenue, budgets, and profitability across multiple environmental service lines.
• Develop and execute local and regional growth strategies in alignment with broader company objectives.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts and develop new business.
• Leverage an established book of business and professional network to drive revenue growth.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing environmental professionals and build a strong local team.
• Provide technical leadership across environmental permitting, compliance, and engineering services.
• Partner with service line and executive leadership to align resources, operations, and business development efforts.
• Serve as a visible leader in the Houston market and represent the firm with clients, industry organizations, and the broader environmental community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related professional services.
• Proven experience leading operations, multiple service lines, departments, or P&Ls.
• Strong technical understanding of environmental service lines, including permitting, compliance, and engineering in the industrial services sector.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management; established book of business strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to recruit and retain talent.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and build a business.
• Strong financial, strategic, and operational acumen.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $200-250k + performance-based incentives + stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth and evolution of the business