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

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Project Management, Business Development, Client Relations, Geology, Engineering, Environmental Projects, Mentoring, Team Collaboration, Safety Compliance, Budget Management, Proposal Review, Fieldwork Planning, Strategic Vision, High Energy, Entrepreneurial Spirit

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

About the Role: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, is seeking a Principal / Environmental Operations Manager 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

Responsibilities

The Principal/Environmental Operations Manager will manage the Environmental Division’s operations and oversee complex environmental projects. This role includes mentoring staff, managing budgets, and maintaining client relationships.