Regional Environmental Studies Leader - Growth & Delivery

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX, seeks an Environmental Studies Department Manager to lead the Environmental Studies Business Line in the South Central Region. You will drive strategy, growth, staff, client relationships, and project delivery across the SCR and nationally, aligning with company values of client satisfaction and safety.

You will oversee diverse projects, ensure quality and profitability, mentor staff, and collaborate with leadership to grow the practice while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of related experience in environmental studies, project management, and licensing/permitting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and FERC projects across utilities, renewables, transportation, or oil/gas/chemicals.
• Proven leadership, strategic planning, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to present complex info clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for the Environmental Studies Business Line in the SCR.
• Lead growth, monitor sales, revenue, profitability, and staffing goals.
• Serve as account manager for key clients and guide delivery teams.
• Identify target clients, lead proposals, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Oversee project delivery to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Provide senior-level technical advice on environmental studies and deliverables.
• Set department objectives, assign work, and review performance.
• Attract, hire, and develop staff; mentor and lead organizational change.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

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

Advanced degree or professional license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX, seeks an Environmental Studies Department Manager to lead the Environmental Studies Business Line in the South Central Region. You will drive strategy, growth, staff, client relationships, and project delivery across the SCR and nationally, aligning with company values of client satisfaction and safety.

You will oversee diverse projects, ensure quality and profitability, mentor staff, and collaborate with leadership to grow the practice while maintaining high