Careers

We are seeking a dedicated Department Manager to join our team. This position requires a commitment to manage the department for continued growth with a strong emphasis on staff mentoring, state and federal environmental regulations, business development, and marketing initiatives. The Department Manager will lead and mentor a team of project managers, environmental scientists, and technicians. Responsibilities include overseeing environmental services projects and technical report reviews, preparing proposals for environmental services, managing departmental P&L, and assisting senior staff in marketing our services by developing and maintaining  client interactions. This position may involve report preparation and project management duties based on the needs of the department.

Responsibilities:

Department management:

• Supervise and lead a team of project managers, scientists, and technicians
• Manage staff and department activities to ensure revenues, profits and loss, and other key performance indicators are achieved
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement professional development plans
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment
• Oversee the planning, executing, and delivering of environmental consulting projects
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Technical Expertise:

• Review and prepare technical reports, data, and proposals
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on environmental projects
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices
• Ensure work and reports are in compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations

Business Development/Client Management:

• Cultivate client relationships
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key consulting clients
• Develop and present proposals and bids for potential projects
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to promote consulting services
• Identify clients’ needs and provide strategic solutions to address environmental challenges

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or other related field

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental consulting, two years of project management, and preferred two years of department management
• Proven track record in project management, business development, and client relationship management
• Strong background with leadership and team management skills
• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Technical expertise in environmental sciences remediation, PADEP Act 2, and storage tank regulations
• Business acumen and strategic thinking

Certifications:

• Pennsylvania geologist or engineer professional licensure or other professional licensure in other states

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, conferences, trade shows, and regulatory meetings
• Can work remotely 2-3 days a week
• Flexibility to work extended hours when necessary to meet project, client, and regulatory deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mountain Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Mountain Research will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mountain Research’s legal duty to furnish information.