Terracon
Regional Practice Lead - Building Environmental Sciences / Industrial Hygiene
Terracon, Lenexa, KS
Job Description
Terracon is seeking a Regional Practice Lead/Department Manager to lead and grow our building environmental sciences and industrial hygiene consulting practice in the Kansas and Missouri region, which includes departments operating in Columbia, MO, Garden City, KS, Kansas City, Manhattan, KS, St. Louis, Topeka, and Wichita and provides coverage across Kansas, Missouri, and southern Illinois. This position offers an opportunity for an individual who is strong in client and business development and management, team building and mentoring, operations efficiency, quality process management, and strategic planning and implementation. This position will work closely with environmental department and office leadership in the region to strategically expand and elevate the practice.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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'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.
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.
Terracon is seeking a Regional Practice Lead/Department Manager to lead and grow our building environmental sciences and industrial hygiene consulting practice in the Kansas and Missouri region, which includes departments operating in Columbia, MO, Garden City, KS, Kansas City, Manhattan, KS, St. Louis, Topeka, and Wichita and provides coverage across Kansas, Missouri, and southern Illinois. This position offers an opportunity for an individual who is strong in client and business development and management, team building and mentoring, operations efficiency, quality process management, and strategic planning and implementation. This position will work closely with environmental department and office leadership in the region to strategically expand and elevate the practice.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage teams of professionals in the region providing consulting services including hazardous building materials (e.g., asbestos, lead, and PCB) surveys and abatement consulting/oversight, microbial/moisture assessment and mitigation, indoor environmental quality services, and industrial hygiene.
- Collaborate with environmental department and office leadership in the region to drive client and business development, including maximizing opportunities with existing clients and pursuing/securing opportunities with new clients.
- Collaborate with environmental department and office leadership in the region to recruit talent to grow the practice, including identifying and landing strategic hires as well as improving current practices for recruiting and career development.
- Lead strategic and business planning efforts along with environmental department and office leadership in region to elevate and grow the practice.
- Partner with senior leadership in developing and implementing strategic and business operations plans for the practice.
- Provide guidance, oversight, and technical expertise for areas of specialty, including supporting Terracon's quality program by becoming an authorized project reviewer.
- Serve as a resource for, and mentor to, team members and environmental staff in the region.
- Provide professional support on projects as needed.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects, including participating in pre-task planning and reporting any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects and ensuring project team members and operations are maintaining such standards.
- Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the firm, including but not limited to engineering, environmental science, geology, public health or industrial hygiene, and a minimum of 10 years' related experience.
- Some travel necessary across the region.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
- Professional licensure or certification in field(s) of expertise within KS/MO/IL where State licensure is required (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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'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.
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.