Senior Environmental Manager

Fisher Arnold; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Arnold is seeking a Senior Environmental Manager for its Knoxville, TN office to lead personnel and projects in environmental services. The role reports to the Vice President of Environmental Services and requires a technically oriented problem-solver with high standards of accuracy and quality.

The candidate will oversee business development activities, manage projects and budgets, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client and regulator communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of environmental services experience including groundwater remediation, permitting, site assessments, and remedial investigations.
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced computer skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff.
• Ability to manage clients and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support team business development activities, including client interaction and customer relationship management.
• Manage projects and budget, staff assignments and workload, and assist with oversight of environmental projects.
• Communicate effectively with peers, clients, and regulators.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior and intermediate staff.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Technical writing

Mentoring staff

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/geology

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Manager for our Knoxville, TN office to assist with the management and leadership of personnel and projects related to environmental services currently provided. Reporting to the Vice President of Environmental Services, the candidate must be technically oriented and an efficient problem-solver who has developed an elevated degree of expertise and skill in providing various environmental services. The candidate must also understand the technical aspects of the work and strive to achieve high standards of accuracy and quality.

Fisher Arnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we require all new team members to work in a drug-free environment and submit to an initial screening and background security check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support team business development activities, including client interaction and customer relationship management
• Management of projects and budget, staff assignments and workload, and assisting with oversight of environmental projects
• Communicate effectively with peers, clients, and regulators
• Train, mentor, and develop junior and intermediate staff

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or closely related environmental field (higher level preferred)
• At least ten (10) years of applicable experience and knowledge of environmental services including, but not limited to, groundwater remediation and permitting, soil and groundwater contamination, landfill and solid waste, regulatory compliance, Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments, remedial site investigations and cleanup
• Strong proven technical writing skills and advanced computer skills are a must
• Ability to train and mentor staff
• Ability to effectively manage clients and build strong relationships