Practice Area Leader - Environmental Services
McGill Associates, PA · Hickory, NC · 1 mo ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Workload Management
- Manage and oversee the delivery of environmental projects
- Ensure quality and compliance standards are met
- Track project status, update progress, and share insights across teams
- Schedule tasks and allocate resources to meet deadlines and priorities
- Balance staff utilization rates and support needs to optimize performance
- Prepare project fees and proposals
- Manage contracts and invoicing
- Pipeline Oversight
- Maintain a healthy workload distribution
- Monitor project pipeline and anticipate staffing and resource requirements
- Identify gaps and opportunities
- Practice Promotion
- Lead the environmental services department
- Set strategic direction and goals
- Champion the practice internally and externally through marketing and visibility efforts
- Represent the group in strategic conversations and industry engagements
- Cultivate client relationships and drive business development efforts
- Training & Development
- Train on McGill processes and practice expectations
- Develop and implement training goals for professional advancement
- Coordinate staff training initiatives in collaboration with Operations Managers
- Staff Vision & Growth
- Create and support 30/60/90-day onboarding and growth plans
- Contribute to annual staff reviews with performance insights and development recommendations
- Participate in team hiring decisions and candidate evaluations
- Technical Standards & Procedures
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on environmental issues
- Maintain and enhance technical standards and procedures to ensure quality and consistency
- Provide guidance on best practices and compliance across projects
- Stay current on environmental trends, regulations, and best practices to inform decision-making
- Marketing & Strategic Support
- Monitor emerging issues including regulations and market shifts
- Identify strategic opportunities for growth and innovation
- Support Business Development, Project Managers, and Operations Managers in client visits and relationship building
- Aid in go/no-go decision-making for project pursuits
- Manage proposals alongside our marketing team
- Contribute to marketing efforts by developing project descriptions and sourcing photographs
- Profitability & Performance
- Assist in monitoring project profitability and identifying areas for improvement
- Promote financial awareness and accountability within the team
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Proven experience in environmental consulting or related industry
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
- In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills required
- Valid driver's license required; overnight travel is required
- Flexible & hybrid schedules
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays
- Project Management
- Environmental Consulting
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- Technical Expertise
- Market Analysis
- Financial Awareness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Schedules
- Performance Bonuses
- Competitive Salary
Qualifications
Benefits
Pay
TBD
Schedule
Flexible and hybrid