Environmental Group Manager - Kleinfelder Inc

Job Description

Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level

Do you have a passion for project delivery? Our Delivery Management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout. Each phase requires a strong attention to detail while communicating to internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems. 

 

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is looking for an Environmental Group Manager to manage, lead and expand our Environmental Group in the Salt Lake City office. This position will be responsible for overseeing a growing team of 8-10 environmental professionals within our environmental team in Utah, growing the service line, and working with other leaders across the Central Division to help grow the practice.  We are looking for a dynamic, confident, and motivated individual with the ability to lead and inspire growth within the Environmental Group.  

This is an exciting and challenging position that requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a highly organized and responsive candidate, capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities.  This position will be responsible for the development of staff, revenue growth, and will provide senior technical oversight for the execution of site assessment and environmental compliance and remediation projects/programs in Utah and the Central Division of the U.S. The ideal candidate will work diligently with the Area Manager and other team leaders to build new client relationships and develop projects in the region as well as leverage existing client relationships. Other responsibilities include building, managing and mentoring environmental professionals, developing and implementing business strategies, and ensuring the safe execution of all phases of project work to meet our clients' objectives as well as company goals for revenue generation and profitability. Works independently and as integral team member/leader, using knowledge of industry and/or professional guidelines and protocols to accomplish goals and objectives and solve problems of diverse scope. We offer a hybrid office schedule but require this position to be in-office approximately 60% of the week.

 

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Manage and supervise a growing team of 8- 10 environmental professionals.  Provide leadership in managing staff performance, recruiting and retention, and mentoring personnel for overall success of practice and team.
• Foster and maintain a positive culture and working environment in both the environmental group and throughout the office.

 

Technical/Project Management

• Direct and prepare soil and groundwater assessments, feasibility studies, Phase I/IIs, remedial action plans, remediation system design/operation, construction, and other supporting technical studies.
• Oversee large programs and multiple projects simultaneously within scope, schedule, budget and ensure quality is achieved on project deliverables. 

Client/Business Development

• As a practice builder/doer seller, identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals and take an active leadership role in the development of business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development, capitalize on existing client relationships to expand market share in the local market, while serving national/global clients, as necessary. 

Position Competency Requirements

Communicating Effectively

• Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.
• Tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener. 

 Delegating Responsibility

• Provides people with clear objectives and allows them to take ownership for their goals.
• Gives people a mix of tasks that challenge but do not overwhelm them.
• Acts as a resource people can utilize to help accomplish their goals. 

 Developing Talent

• Invests time and resources into building the capabilities of team members.
• Helps people define career goals and establish development plans to achieve them.
• Gives people constructive, developmental feedback and advice. 

Entrepreneurial Thinking

• Understands how the business fits into the broader marketplace.
• Identifies opportunities for business growth.
• Monitors market trends and revenue opportunities. 

 Working with Financial Information

• Understands how financial information is used to guide business decisions.
• Develops accurate financial forecasts.
• Considers decisions from a financial perspective. 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related field. Master's degree or equivalent desired. PE preferred.

Experience: 8-9 years of related experience, demonstrating successful development and management of staff and project/program management experience desired. 5 – 6 years project management experience and knowledge of applicable laws and regulations required. 3 – 4 years supervisory/management experience required.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

 

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

 

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 

  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

 

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.