Environmental Operations Manager/Principal Geologist or Engineer at Ninyo & Moore

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Management, Project Management, Business Development, Client Relations, Leadership, Mentoring, Budgeting, QA/QC, Fieldwork Planning, Strategic Planning, Technical Writing, Communication, Safety Compliance, Staffing, Proposal Development

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Job Description: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, is seeking a Environmental Operations Manager/Principal Environmental Geologist or Engineer for our Irvine, CA office. This leadership role involves managing the Environmental Division’s operations, mentoring technical staff, and overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary environmental projects. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as Operations Manager and Principal-in-Charge (PIC) on key projects * Lead and mentor project managers, subject matter experts, and technical team members * Manage division workload, staffing, and budgets * Review and approve timesheets and expense reports * Oversee proposals, fieldwork planning, scheduling, QA/QC, and final deliverables * Maintain and grow client relationships and pursue new business opportunities * Assist Division Manager with developing and implementing business strategies, set annual marketing budgets, and prepare for bidding opportunities to meet stated business metric goals and financial performance. * Possess program and project management capabilities and experience to effectively assist Project Managers. * Ability to work and collaborate with employees at all levels and across all disciplines. * Ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment, collaborative environment with shared resources, and interfacing with a variety of different groups to accomplish project objectives. * Must be a goal-oriented, high energy leader with strategic vision, an entrepreneurial spirit, and high personal goals. * Ensure compliance with safety standards of all phases of a project, to meet the client’s objectives and company policies * Participate in Performance review evaluations with Division Manager for Principal to Project personnel * Participate in interviewing and new candidate training of new staff * Support billing, collections, and performance reporting Qualifications: * Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geology, Engineering, or related field * 20+ years of project and team management experience * 10+ years in business development and client relations * Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license (California) required * Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills * Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites Status: Full time, in office Location: Irvine, CA Reference ID: PGOM-IRV

Responsibilities

The Environmental Operations Manager will oversee the division's daily operations, manage project budgets, and mentor technical staff. They are also responsible for driving business development, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring all projects comply with safety and quality standards.