Group Manager

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Terracon is growing, and we are looking for a Group Manager/Practice Leader to expand our asbestos and industrial hygiene business in the Jacksonville Metro Area and across Northeast Florida. As a Group Manager, you will supervise our asbestos and industrial hygiene staff and projects to ensure work is performed on time, on budget, and to meet client requirements and company policies, procedures and standards.

You will help prepare winning proposals for industrial hygiene assessments, asbestos, lead-based paint and other hazardous materials surveys, bid specifications, and abatement oversight. You will lead scoping of services, staff availability, and pricing, prepare and review reports documenting surveys and abatement projects, and coach junior staff on quality data generation and reporting. As a supervisor, you will lead daily operations of a growing team including safety, staff training & development, performance conversations, utilization of equipment and facilities, quality of services and client experience.

You will work with the office leadership team to develop an Operations Plan and a business development strategy for your group and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build client relationships.

• Lead safety efforts and ensure the Group follows safety rules and guidelines. Create and model a safe work environment, promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Perform and/or lead field surveys for mold and indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, and other hazardous building materials.
• Conduct and/or lead IH sampling, IH exposure assessments, document site activities, analyze results, and make written health and safety recommendations for projects with complex site conditions.
• Prepare reports documenting survey findings and communicate findings and recommendations to clients.
• Review technical reports prepared by Group members to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Develop understanding of project-related risks and be familiar with company risk policies.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, perform business and client development activities.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, develop and manage staffing plans, recruitment, selection and onboarding.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, prepare and execute annual business plan for the Group.
• With support from the Department/Office Manager, oversee key Group metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ asbestos/IH practice experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients and team.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• AHERA-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector.
• Solid understanding of EPA, OSHA, and Florida Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, Mold and Radon Regulations.
• Solid background in conducting Mold and Indoor Air Quality assessments.

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Certification and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification.
• Florida Licensed Asbestos Consultant (LAC).
• EPA Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor.
• AHERA-Certified Asbestos Building Management Planner and Project Designer.
• Florida Licensed Mold Assessor.
• Florida Certified Radon Measurement Technician or Specialist.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 7,000 professionals across 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is driven by employee-owners delivering client service and career growth opportunities. Terracon’s vision is “Together, we are best at people” and is reflected in our compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement:
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Civil Engineering