Job DescriptionStep into a leadership role where your expertise drives meaningful environmental impact as a
Group Manager - Environmental Planning Services with Terracon in Chattanooga, TN. You'll lead a high-performing team delivering wetland delineations, CWA Section 404/401 permitting, and NEPA documentation-ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
In this role, you'll oversee project lifecycles from proposal through delivery, support business development efforts, and build strong client relationships. You'll also mentor and develop staff, manage team performance, and foster a culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
We're seeking a proven leader with deep knowledge of regional ecosystems across TN/KY/GA, strong experience with NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, and technical proficiency in ArcGIS. A TN-QHP designation is required.
Join Terracon and take the next step in your career-leading impactful projects, growing a dynamic team, and helping shape the future of environmental planning!
Responsibilities- Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
- With support from the Department/Office manager perform business and client development activities.
- With support from the Department/Office Manager develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection and on-boarding.
- With support from the Department/Office Manager prepare and execute annual business plan for the specialty service group.
- With support from the Department/Office Manager oversee and manage the success of the key group 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.
- Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
QualificationsRequirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 7 years' related experience with wetland delineation and CWA Section 404/401 permitting necessary. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 11 years' related experience.
- Tennessee Qualified Hydrologic Professional (TN-QHP).
- Comprehensive understanding of the Endangered Species Act.
- Knowledge of the flora and fauna of KY/TN/GA and surrounding states.
- Experience in completing NEPA Environmental Assessments, Impact Statements and Categorical Exclusions.
- Experience in ArcGIS and familiarity with use/application of CAD and Microstation files.
- Certification in field of expertise.
Preferred Certification:- Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
About the TeamOur 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.
