Department Manager I

About the Role

Supervise or monitor all projects in progress in the department to ensure that work is executed on time and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing to achieve desired profitability.
• Supervise the daily operations of a department, including staff training, development, and 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.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates with support from the Office Manager.
• Perform business and client development activities with support from the Office Manager.
• Develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and on-boarding with support from the Office Manager.
• Prepare and execute the annual business plan for the department with support from the Office Manager.
• Oversee and manage key department metrics: revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Develop an understanding of project-related risk, including familiarity with potential issues and company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts for the team, ensuring adherence to safety rules and guidelines, and promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects, including promoting quality standards and practices.
• Ensure consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, such as Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, and 5 years’ practice experience. Alternatively, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.