Department Manager - Environmental

Universal Engineering Sciences•Rockledge, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UES is seeking an experienced Environmental Department Manager to lead and grow its environmental practice in Rockledge, Florida. This visible leadership role includes influencing strategy, mentoring staff, strengthening client partnerships, and supporting the growth of a multidisciplinary consulting firm. The manager oversees departmental operations, project delivery, financial performance, and resource planning, while providing technical leadership on environmental assessments, investigations, remediation, and closure projects. The role typically involves about 80% office work, including report writing and data analysis, and 20% fieldwork, with extensive travel of up to approximately 70% to job sites, field locations, and regional offices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related scientific field.
At least 10 years of experience in environmental engineering or consulting.
HAZWOPER 40-hour certification, AHERA certification, and applicable annual refreshers.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret technical documents and comply with regulatory standards.
Ability to travel extensively, up to approximately 70% of the time, including scheduled and short-notice travel.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting and moving equipment and samples, standing and walking for extended periods, driving long distances, and working in outdoor or operational environments.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Geologist (PG) license.
Business development and department management experience.
Asbestos Certification.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) investigation experience and expertise.
Strong understanding of environmental regulations, compliance requirements, and industrial hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the Environmental Department’s day-to-day operations and strategic growth, including staff management, project delivery, financial performance, and resource planning.
Manage, review, and provide technical oversight for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards and applicable regulations.
Oversee Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, including sampling-plan development, soil and groundwater investigations, data evaluation, and technical-report preparation.
Lead environmental site assessment, contamination investigation, remediation, and closure projects from initial evaluation through regulatory completion.
Serve as Engineer of Record and provide professional engineering review, oversight, and signatures or seals when appropriate.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, work plans, cost estimates, and other environmental deliverables.
Maintain and develop client relationships, identify opportunities to expand environmental services, and generate new business and project work.
Hire, mentor, develop, and manage environmental professionals and field personnel.
Conduct performance evaluations and implement disciplinary actions as needed.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and company health and safety requirements.
Support organizational networking and outreach.
Prepare accurate cost estimates and detailed proposals.
Review and edit staff technical reports, and prepare reports when directly involved in fieldwork or research.
Collaborate with other departments and regional offices to provide technical support.
Travel to job sites, field locations, and regional offices as business objectives and client engagements require, following company safety protocols and using required PPE.
Perform other duties as assigned.