Air Quality & Noise Department Manager - Environmental Services

Job Openings Air Quality & Noise Department Manager
- Environmental Services

The Air Quality and Noise Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high-performance teams, and promoting the culture, values, and mission. The Department Manager will lead the department in a dynamic and profitable manner based on thecore values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and overall outstanding service.

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Responsible for the profitable growth of the department, ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Implement, apply, and support company, global practice, and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigate and manage change within the section.
• Provide expert-level technical and design guidance and support.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.
• Prepare and present workload and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.
• Recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to staff.
• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Responsible for diversity initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited curriculum and 7 years of related professional experience in design and/or project management.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Must be an expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).