Group/Department Manager - Environmental Services

at  Terracon Consultants Inc

Bettendorf, IA 52722, USA -

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Immediate19 Nov, 2024USD 80000 Annual22 Aug, 202410 year(s) or aboveGeology,Environmental Services,Environmental ScienceNoNo
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Description:

Job Description
Are you an environmental consultant with a passion for exceptional client service? Terracon is seeking an experienced environmental practitioner, leader, and accomplished professional to join our Bettendorf, Iowa (Quad Cities) team as an Environmental Group/Department Manager. This leadership role will be tasked with continuing to grow our local presence and providing the excellent technical services our clients expect.
Terracon works on a diverse set of projects including environmental site assessments (Phase I/II ESAs); comprehensive site characterization and risk assessments; remediation; environmental planning; regulatory compliance and building environmental sciences/industrial hygiene (IH) projects. We are a multi-discipline solution provider including geotechnical and materials services. This position is for an energetic environmental professional who aspires to grow and lead a team, to be Best at People, and Exceptional for our Clients.
If you’re interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success, then Terracon is your kind of company! Come explore with us!
General Responsibilities:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading a dynamic and highly skilled team working on some of the most complex and cutting-edge projects in the area! Terracon’s Quad Cities office consists of several dedicated environmental professionals with approximately 60 years of environmental experience across various environmental practices. As leader in our organization, you will play a crucial role in the success of our local team and the regional team (Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin). You’ll have the opportunity to exercise your technical skills, grow our business in the local market as well as throughout the surrounding states, and develop top talent in our field. You will supervise a range of ongoing projects with clients in sectors such as financial/investment, power generation and transmission, manufacturing, transportation, municipal and education.
To excel in this position, you will need to be adept in project management and client development and possess technical expertise in environmental consulting. You will be working on a range of environmental projects, but this role is also driving the future direction of the department and the region!

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Provide leadership and management of Environmental staff with a goal of growing the business and department.
  • Assume senior project/client management and oversight duties for portfolio of existing workload.
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.
  • Responsible for the preparation of proposals and cost estimates for a variety of projects.
  • With support from the local office leadership team as well as the Regional Environmental Service Manager and other Environmental Group Managers, perform business and client development activities.
  • With support from the Regional Environmental Service Manager, develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
  • With support from the Regional Environmental Service Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of practice experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience.
  • Experience in Illinois and Iowa is preferred.
  • Experience with conventional environmental services as well as executing and managing projects and proposals.
  • Proven client/business development experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
  • Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the type of services and projects being managed.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities:

  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
  • Provide leadership and management of Environmental staff with a goal of growing the business and department.
  • Assume senior project/client management and oversight duties for portfolio of existing workload.
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.
  • Responsible for the preparation of proposals and cost estimates for a variety of projects.
  • With support from the local office leadership team as well as the Regional Environmental Service Manager and other Environmental Group Managers, perform business and client development activities.
  • With support from the Regional Environmental Service Manager, develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
  • With support from the Regional Environmental Service Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:10.0Max:12.0 year(s)

Construction

Site Engineering / Project Management

Construction

Graduate

Engineering

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Bettendorf, IA 52722, USA