Due Diligence Department Manager

ECS Ltd•Marietta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Environmental Department Manager – Due Diligence, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You are comfortable in steel toed boots in the field, as well as in high level meetings with suits and ties. Environmental geologists, engineers, and project managers look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself – but bring others along with you. You are extremely hard working and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the “big” picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want. The Environmental Department Manager leads the overall operations, technical execution, and financial performance of the Environmental Department. This role is accountable for department success, including project delivery, staff development, client satisfaction, and business growth. The Environmental Department Manager leads project managers, engineers, and technical staff, aligning with company standards, safety expectations, and strategic objectives while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s of Science in Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geology, or other degree relevant to the practice of Environmental Consulting is preferred.
5-10 years of Environmental Consulting or related experience
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Advanced understanding of engineering consulting operations and project execution
Strong financial acumen (P&L, budgeting, forecasting, KPIs)
Ability to manage multiple teams, priorities, and deadlines
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Client-focused mindset with demonstrated business development success
Proficiency in construction materials testing principles and regional conditions
Ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams
The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

Responsibilities

Directly leads engineers, Project Managers, technicians, and support staff
Owns performance management, coaching, career development, and succession planning
Builds a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team culture
Leads recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies
Develops future leaders
Builds and maintains an effective department structure aligned with departmental workload, growth objectives, and service offerings
Ensures quality, consistency, and technical excellence across all department projects
Oversees project execution through delegation to Project Managers and technical leaders
Provides escalation support for complex or high-risk projects
Ensures projects meet standards for safety, quality, schedule, and budget
Owns department P&L performance (revenue, margin, utilization, backlog)
Develops and manages departmental budgets and forecasts
Monitors KPIs and drives performance improvement
Manages staffing levels and workload planning for efficiency and growth
Communicates branch, subsidiary, and corporate initiatives to staff and supports their implementation at the local level
Aligns with Associate Principals/Principals on final technical review where required
Coordinates with leadership to align technical practices and resource utilization
Leads client relationship management and department growth strategy
Develops new business opportunities and expands key client accounts
Oversees proposal development, pricing strategy, and scope definition
Represents the firm in external meetings, networking, and industry engagement
Drives sustained revenue growth and market presence
Collaborates with other departments and office leaders to share resources, expertise, and best practices
Oversees invoicing, collections, and contract execution
Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and risk controls
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and company procedures
Maintains awareness of industry standards, codes, and best practices
Supports the development and improvement of technical practices, training programs, and initiatives
Promotes and enforces a strong safety culture
Drives quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, innovation, and operational excellence
Aligns departmental objectives with office, subsidiary, and company strategies
Participates in leadership meetings, company initiatives, and committees as requested