Environmental Department Manager I

General Responsibilities:

Environmental Planning and Permitting Manager Minnesota

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? Terracon is seeking a growth-oriented Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) Manager for our Minnesota team. We are looking for candidates with the ability to build and lead a multidisciplinary team with expertise in waters of the U.S./permitting, listed species, NEPA, and cultural resources. The position will reside in either our Plymouth or St. Paul office and we offer a hybrid work environment.

As the EPP Manager, you will have the opportunity to grow with us!

• Lead with Purpose: Youll steer your groups ship, overseeing daily operations and ensuring excellence across the board. Safety, staff development, equipment utilization, and client satisfaction will be under your capable guidance.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with the regional leadership team and environmental service line leaders. Together, youll craft a business development strategy that propels your group forward.
• Chart Growth: Join us as we expand our Environmental Planning Practice within our established Minnesota region, as well as neighboring states. This is your chance to work your plan to engage with clients and be part of something big!
• Ecology, Wildlife, Wetland, and Archaeology Enthusiasts Welcome: Dive into a dynamic team to deliver ecology, wetlands + permitting, listed species, NEPA, and cultural resource services. Explore new horizons and contribute to the growth of our practice.
• Drive Safety First: Terracon prioritizes a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Lead safety efforts for project team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Your well-being matters to us, and you are empowered to promote safe work for yourself and your team.

Join us to be a part of a dynamic team that delivers ecology services and explore the possibilities of growing the EPP practice in the region and for the Division. Not to worry, you will have plenty of support. Not only will you have the support of your local department and regional managers, but you will also have support from technical staff and practice leaders across the Division and Company.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
• Work with an existing environmental team and proactively engage with National Account Managers and EPP Division lead for successful and timely project delivery of work products and consulting solutions for clients, both locally and regionally.
• Oversee and manage the success of the key group metrics of retention, revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Employ best practices for risk management and loss prevention; be familiar with company risk policies
• Understand and implement technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities. While this is a leadership position, this position also may entail the performance of site visits, field observations and field data collection in your area of technical expertise.
• Prepare proposals, including scope of work and fee, for existing and new clients.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Demonstrated senior-level experience in waters of the U.S./permitting, listed species, NEPA, or cultural resources.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice area.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local agency requirements, as well as demonstrated consultation experience with these agencies, in the region.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience with Section 401/404 permitting and/or listed species.
• Possess strong writing skills.
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, Archaeology, or related discipline.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable violation history.