Operations Manager IV - Central Arkansas (Environmental Regional Oversight)

General Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of an environmental engineering consulting office while driving performance, profitability, and growth. This includes responsibility for profit/loss management, employee supervision, project management, quality control, health and safety, client relationships, and business development.

In addition to leading the Central Arkansas office, this role will serve in a dual capacity providing oversight and strategic direction for regional environmental services, ensuring operational consistency, strong project delivery, and growth across the broader region.

Responsibilities also include oversight of leasehold improvements, office equipment, and effective utilization of personnel. Develop and review contracts and proposals to ensure technical accuracy, financial viability, and appropriate staffing to successfully deliver projects and achieve profitability.

This position is focused on environmental consulting services, including site assessment, regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, and related environmental solutions.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee a large office supporting multiple service lines or multiple smaller offices with aggregate booked labor revenues typically exceeding $15 million.
• Provide leadership and coordination for regional environmental service lines, ensuring alignment in operations, quality standards, and business development initiatives across offices.
• Partner with regional leadership to drive growth, resource sharing, and operational consistency across environmental teams.
• Oversee assignment of personnel to technical projects to ensure optimal utilization, with input from technical experts and the Director Regional Operations.
• Direct execution of office and regional business development efforts, strengthening client relationships and expanding market presence.
• Oversee preparation of proposals and coordinate with corporate marketing and technical experts as needed.
• Develop and mentor Department Managers, guiding staffing strategies and leadership development.
• Develop and execute the annual office business plan while contributing to regional environmental strategy and expansion efforts.
• Prepare and manage office financial budgets and ensure operations remain within approved targets.
• Monitor job status reports and coordinate with department managers to ensure performance and delivery.
• Provide updates to the Director, Regional Operations on office and regional performance, including financials, staffing, and growth initiatives.
• Support strategic plan execution and drive office and regional growth in alignment with company objectives.
• Manage project-related risk; ensure contracts are executed prior to work and enforce corporate risk policies.
• Promote and enforce safety initiatives and hold teams accountable to safety standards.
• Ensure continuous quality improvement and adherence to best practices across all projects.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle including recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation, and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why This Role:

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to guide both local office performance and regional environmental operations. The role offers the ability to drive strategic growth, develop teams, and influence environmental services across the region. Internal candidates seeking career advancement and expanded leadership responsibility are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Us:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

About the Team:

Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we're at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.

EEO Statement:

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years' practice experience, or 14 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated leadership experience in environmental consulting or multi-disciplinary operations
• Strong business development and client relationship skills
• Proven ability to manage P&L and drive financial performance
• Experience leading teams across multiple service lines or locations preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history