Environmental Due Diligence Group Manager

Terracon • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Terracon is hiring an Environmental Due Diligence leader for its Charlotte, North Carolina office. The role leads the Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and due diligence practice in collaboration with the Environmental Department Manager, ensuring work is timely, within budget, aligned with client requirements, and compliant with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.

The position oversees project scoping, staffing, pricing, proposals, cost estimates, bid specifications, and abatement oversight. It prepares and reviews assessment reports, coaches junior staff on data quality and reporting, and supervises the group’s daily operations, including safety, staff development, equipment and facilities, quality, delivery, and client experience. The role also collaborates with office leadership on business development and practice growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, including Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
• At least 7 years of due diligence practice experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history.
• Certification in the field of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts, ensure the group follows safety rules and guidelines, model safe practices, and promote pre-task planning.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Maintain quality standards across projects and promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement.
• Supervise or perform site visits, field observations, field data collection, and related assignments.
• Supervise the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan, and permit projects.
• Supervise water, soil, and other sampling.
• Prepare reports documenting survey findings and communicating findings and recommendations to clients.
• Review technical reports prepared by group members for quality and accuracy.
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior staff.
• Support business and client development activities with the Department or Office Manager.
• Support development and management of employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Support preparation and execution of the Group’s annual business plan.
• Support oversight of Group metrics, including revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.
• Identify project-related risks, understand how to protect the company, and follow company risk policies.
• Conduct projects in other practice areas when asbestos, lead-containing paint, and hazardous materials work is slow.
• Cross-sell additional service lines and environmental practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager