Terracon

Environmental Department Manager

Terracon$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field with 10 years' experience; or 14 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Supervisory experience is mandatory; managerial experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean violation history.
  • Flexible work schedule to meet project deadlines.
  • Strong writing skills are essential.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client development initiatives to expand the environmental services business.
  • Ensure excellent customer service across all projects.
  • Support multiple service lines with environmental expertise.
  • Collaborate in business development efforts as a team member.
  • Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements at all levels.
  • Direct field staff in technical project implementation and data collection.
  • Make design recommendations based on analytical data and observations.
  • Prepare proposals for clients on projects of various sizes and complexities.
  • Evaluate complex laboratory and field data and compile findings in reports.
  • Conduct site visits for data collection and detailed observations.
  • Mentor and oversee junior environmental scientists and technicians.
  • Emphasize safety standards in all operational processes.

Benefits

  • Access to a formal growth plan for career advancement.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across multiple sectors.
  • Supportive team environment with interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished, Environmental Professional to lead, and ultimately, grow our environmental business line for the area. The team includes three distinct service lines, Site Assessment/Remediation, Ecology, and Cultural Resources and works on exciting projects including wetland permitting/delineation, threatened & endangered species surveys, cultural resource studies, industrial hygiene, environmental site assessment, remediation, redevelopment, and site renovation work for City and County agencies, school districts, commercial real property developers and managers, law firms, financial institutions, architect/engineer and construction (A/E/C) clients.

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Texas regulatory programs and agencies, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), and Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP). Experience managing projects involving petroleum storage tanks, site investigation and remediation, corrective action programs, waste management, and regulatory closure strategies is highly desirable. Maintain familiarity with federal environmental regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), CERCLA/Superfund, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), TSCA, and other applicable environmental compliance and remediation programs to support a broad range of public and private sector clients.

This position is for a career-level environmental management professional who will be responsible for overseeing a department of 10 to 15 employees with annual revenues of over $4.0 million. The chosen candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating site testing, developing analytical testing plans, and making recommendations for design on projects varying in size and complexity. In this position, the successful candidate must have strong operational management/leadership skills as well as be able to identify, evaluate and recommend risk to ensure the firm's interests are protected and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Our selected candidate will lead the department by utilizing a formal growth plan, promoting training, and assigning and coordinating staff workload. A safety mindset is paramount and required.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting client development activities and working with our team to develop a book of business in diverse environmental services for the area.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Provide environmental support to our multiple services lines including geotechnical services, construction and building materials, and facilities.
  • Work as a team member and participate in business development pursuits.
  • Possess strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Understand and implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • Ability to make recommendations for conceptual designs based on technical data.
  • Ability to develop written proposals to clients for both small and large projects.
  • Experienced in evaluating, and synthesizing complex laboratory and field data, and assembly in written reports.
  • Serve as an inter-disciplinary team member in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
  • Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection with ability to collect detailed site observations and notes.
  • Mentor, supervise, and oversee staff environmental scientists and technicians.
  • Demonstrate leadership in and a commitment to follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects for incident and injury free operations.
  • Lead and participate in Pre-Task planning.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related science field and 10 years' related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 14 years' related experience.
  • Previous supervisory experience required, and previous managerial experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Flexible work schedule, to ensure project timelines are completed.
  • Possess strong writing skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills using the Microsoft Office Suite.


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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