Practice Area Leader - Environmental Services

McGill Associates, PA; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays

Flexible and hybrid schedules

Generous benefit package

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking an Environmental Services Practice Leader to oversee the environmental services department. The role involves managing environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and leading a team of environmental professionals. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential, as well as a background in environmental regulations. The position offers competitive salary and performance bonuses, as well as benefits including paid time off and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental consulting or a related industry.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental projects ensuring quality and compliance.
• Manage project delivery and develop business growth strategies.
• Champion the practice internally and externally.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Environmental regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

McGill Associates is a civil engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1984. We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success. Compensation, benefits, and paid time off help our employees maintain a healthy work/life balance and we are proud to offer flexible and hybrid schedules, competitive salary and bonuses, and a generous benefit package.

As the Environmental Services Practice Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the environmental services department within the organization. You will develop and implement strategies to drive business growth, manage project delivery, and provide leadership to a team of environmental professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the delivery of environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met.
• Track project status, update progress, and share insights across teams.
• Schedule tasks and allocate resources to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Balance staff utilization rates and support needs to optimize performance.
• Prepare project fees and proposals
• Manage contracts and invoicing.
• Monitor project pipeline and anticipate staffing and resource requirements.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to maintain a healthy workload distribution.

Practice Promotion

• Lead the environmental services department, including setting strategic direction and goals
• Champion the practice internally and externally through marketing and visibility efforts.
• Represent the group in strategic conversations and industry engagements.
• Cultivate client relationships and drive business development efforts

Training & Development

• Train on McGill processes and practice expectations.
• Develop and implement training goals for professional advancement.
• Coordinate staff training initiatives in collaboration with Operations Managers.

Staff Vision & Growth

• Contribute to annual staff reviews with performance insights and development recommendations.
• Create and support 30/60/90-day onboarding and growth plans.
• Participate in team hiring decisions and candidate evaluations.

Technical Standards & Procedures

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on environmental issues
• Maintain and enhance technical standards and procedures to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide guidance on best practices and compliance across projects.
• Stay current on environmental trends, regulations, and best practices to inform decision-making

Marketing & Strategic Support

• Monitor emerging issues including regulations and market shifts.
• Identify strategic opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Support Business Development, Project Managers, and Operations Managers in client visits and relationship building.
• Manage proposals alongside our marketing team.
• Contribute to marketing efforts by developing project descriptions and sourcing photographs.

Profitability & Performance

• Assist in monitoring project profitability and identifying areas for improvement.
• Promote financial awareness and accountability within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Proven experience in environmental consulting or related industry
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
• Excellent project management capabilities
• In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills required
• Valid driver's license required; overnight travel is required.

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays

McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associate’s facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and/or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY/TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575.