Terracon

Environmental Department Manager I

Terracon$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or related field with 5 years' experience, or 9 years' equivalent experience without a degree.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record may be required.
  • Certification or licensure in area of expertise is preferred.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise project progress to ensure on-time and compliant delivery.
  • Oversee the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients.
  • Manage daily operations including staff training and performance evaluations.
  • Plan and participate in business development to win new projects.
  • Monitor department metrics such as revenue growth and project profitability.
  • Assess project-related risks and enforce company risk policies.
  • Lead safety efforts and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
  • Manage continuous quality improvement and adherence to quality standards.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Opportunities for professional training and development.
  • Engagement in environmentally sustainable projects.
  • Involvement in a variety of project types and challenges.
  • Support for safety and health initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You'll Do

Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of environmental professionals.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and technical excellence.
  • Support recruiting, hiring, training, and career development initiatives.
  • Guide staff in project execution, professional growth, and leadership development

Business Development & Client Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the Sarasota and Southwest Florida markets.
  • Collaborate with regional leadership to develop and execute strategic growth plans.
  • Prepare proposals, participate in client presentations, and negotiate contracts.

Project & Operational Management
  • Oversee environmental consulting projects from proposal through completion.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Terracon's quality standards.
  • Manage departmental financial performance, including revenue growth, utilization, and profitability.
  • Monitor project risks and implement effective solutions to achieve successful outcomes.

Technical Oversight
  • Provide technical guidance for environmental investigations, assessments, remediation, compliance, and due diligence services.
  • Review reports, work plans, and technical deliverables to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Stay current with evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices.
  • Lead safety efforts for the team through pre-task planning.


Join a Team That Makes a Difference

If you're a strategic leader who thrives on developing people, growing client relationships, and delivering exceptional environmental solutions, we invite you to bring your expertise to Terracon's Sarasota office.

Apply today and help shape the future of environmental consulting in Southwest Florida

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
  • With support from the Office Manager perform business and client development activities.
  • With support from the Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
  • With support from the Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the department.
  • With support from the Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
  • Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and 5 years' practice experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years' related experience.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.
  • Demonstrated success managing projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong client development and business relationship skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as PG, PE, CHMM, PMP, or similar credentials.
  • Experience with environmental site assessments, remediation, regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, or related services.
  • Prior department, office, or business unit management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Florida environmental regulations and permitting processes.


About the Team

Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.

About Terracon

Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
Learn more about Terracon
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
2023
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$800 million
NASDAQ

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