Environmental Studies Section Manager (Conshohocken, PA)

Description

The Environmental Studies Section Manager provides managerial direction and leadership for the environmental studies section and its resources within a Burns & McDonnell global practice or regional office. This role is responsible for supporting and executing business strategy, developing high-performing teams, and promoting the company’s culture, values, and mission.

The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner, aligned with Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, and leadership to section staff.
• Assign and review work to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of team members.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain top talent to meet strategic and project needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and foster employee engagement and growth.
• Promote Burns & McDonnell’s culture of collaboration, safety, and excellence.
• Manage the section’s financial performance, including budgets, billable goals, and profitability.
• Ensure staffing levels, workload, and assignments align with project requirements.
• Prepare and present workload and financial reports to practice or regional management.
• Achieve established performance targets and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with business development managers, project managers, and proposal teams to secure new work.
• Support growth initiatives and implement regional and global strategies through presentations, networking, and proposal preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to promote repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Manage environmental projects from initiation to completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Review and approve project plans, reports, and technical deliverables for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a senior technical lead for environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance programs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts between engineering, construction, and environmental teams.
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental laws (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Develop and oversee environmental permit application plans.
• Lead or support permitting efforts for air, water, waste, wetlands, endangered species, and cultural resources.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with all permit conditions.
• Implement and support company, global practice, and regional initiatives.
• Manage change effectively while maintaining team engagement and morale.
• Interpret organizational goals and policies for staff and ensure alignment.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and safety programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience required.
• Prior leadership and/or management experience preferred.
• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while managing change effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to all levels of staff and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to Burns & McDonnell’s safety culture and core values.

Core Values

• Client Satisfaction
• Commitment & Dedication
• Integrity
• Safety
• Outstanding Service

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-PA-Conshohocken

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262216

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS