Investigation​/Remediation Group Manager

Overview

Terracon's Salt Lake City office is looking for a talented and experienced addition to our Environmental Department. We are seeking an experienced leader for a Group Manager position in our Salt Lake City office. The selected candidate will lead our Investigation, Remediation, and Brownfields practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience conducting and managing environmental investigation and remediation projects and leading staff in these practice areas.

Preference will be given to applicants with Brownfields experience, but this is not a requirement. The Group Manager will report to the Environmental Department Manager and will supervise a well-established group of direct report staff and provide leadership to help them reach their career potential. Preference will be given to applicants with management and leadership experience in environmental investigation, remediation, and/or Brownfields practices.

Additional general responsibilities are described below.

Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure work is completed on time, in accordance with client requirements, and within company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing to achieve profitability. Supervise the daily operations of the department including staff training, development, performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships.

• Senior environmental engineering professional who acts as a resource and specialist in the application of advanced theories, concepts and principles for a major environmental engineering discipline.
• Responsible for preparation of investigation and remediation effort proposals, cost estimates, and reports.
• 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 onboarding.
• 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 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 with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines; create and model a safe work environment and promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects; monitor quality standards and practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm (Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology) and 9 years of practice experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure;
  Geologist (PG) or similar professional registration/certification relevant to the services and projects.

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 our talented employee-owners through exceptional client service and opportunities for career growth.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is reflected in our compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

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 against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or military status.