Group Manager– Asbestos, Lead, IAQ, Radon Consulting

Responsibilities

• Supervise or monitor all building environmental sciences (asbestos, lead, mold, radon, hazardous materials) projects in progress to ensure work is executed on time, meets client requirements, and complies with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing that achieves desired profitability.
• Supervise daily department operations, including staff training, development, performance reviews, equipment and facility utilization, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of deliverables, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities while building and maintaining client relationships.
• Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
• With support from the Department/Operations Manager, perform business and client development activities.
• With support from the Department/Operations Manager, develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and on‑boarding.
• With support from the Department/Operations Manager, prepare and execute the annual business plan for the specialty service group.
• With support from the Department/Operations Manager, oversee and manage key group metrics: revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Develop understanding of project‑related risk, recognize potential issues, and apply company risk policies to protect the organization.
• Lead safety efforts for the team, ensure adherence to safety rules and guidelines, and model a safe work environment.
• Promote pre‑task planning for all projects.
• Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
• Maintain 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 (Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology) and 5 years of practice experience.
• Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or licensure in the field of expertise.
• Pennsylvania Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, and Project Designer, or the ability to acquire the licenses within 3 months of hire.
• Additional equivalents in Ohio, West Virginia, or New York preferred.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40‑hour training preferred.
• Applicable Radon certification preferred.
• Certifications such as CIH or CHMM preferred.
• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred.