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Form of workRAM South Central Biology Department Manager Location: New Orleans State/Territory: Louisiana Department: ENV RAM Central Biology Dept
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RAM South Central Biology Department Manager
POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager for our Environmental Team. The position may be staffed on-site in our South Central office location in New Orleans, Louisiana. Remote opportunity is available from within the State of Louisiana and the candidate must be able to travel to the POWER office for periodic meetings.
Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading staff, managing department operations, and ensuring projects in the South Central Biology Department are executed in accordance with the client's requirements and scope of work. The Department Manager is responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of biological services in the region, including developing and expanding market segments through services, client management and business development, profit/loss management, personnel resource management, and technical oversight. The Department Manager will work with other managers within the Environmental Team and Company to support overall corporate initiatives.
The Department Manager will oversee the preparation of proposals and cost estimates provided to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and appropriate pricing to achieve desired profitability. Additionally, this manager position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the South Central Biology Department including staff training, talent recruiting, development and performance review, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to company policies and procedures. In your role managing projects, you will support and help build our environmental project team focused on transmission lines, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. The candidate should have an established and successful history of managing the permitting for major infrastructure projects with responsibilities that have included developing proposals and cost estimates, executing projects, developing strategic plans for new business and recruitment, and hiring key personnel to support the growth of the team.
Essential Role and Responsibilities
Responsible for the preparation of proposals and cost estimates with varying degrees of complexity
Prepare and execute the department's annual business plan for the South Central Biology Department
Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability
Develop an understanding and be aware of project-related risks. Be familiar with project risk(s) and how to mitigate risk for the Company.
Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task safety planning for all projects
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices
Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships
Model a strong work ethic and commitment to POWER's culture
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to lead by example
Ensure proper quality assurance and quality controls (QA/QC) for all services performed by the South Central Biology Department
Recruit great talent, while assuring they are compatible with POWER's culture
Required Education/Experience
B.S. and/or M.S. in Biology, Ecology, or related field
15 or more years of experience in environmental/biological consulting in the utility or energy industry, including transmission, renewables, power generation and/or natural gas transmission experience
Experience managing staff, projecting workloads, and scheduling work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with MS Project and document production software
Understanding of NEPA, and federal and state permitting process
Substantial knowledge and hands-on experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations in the south-central U.S. Work may also extend throughout other regions of the U.S.
Must be willing and able to travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S.
A demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to industrial siting and licensing or environmental permitting projects
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. Since we're employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401K
- Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- New Dads and Moms Benefit program
- Fertility Benefits
- Gender -Affirming Care
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
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