Program Manager

Straughan Environmental Inc•Houston, TX

25m

About The Position

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career. Straughan is hiring a full-time Program Manager for a federal facility in the Houston, TX area. The main goal of this position is to maintain Environmental Compliance at the site by managing the overall multi-media environmental contract, budget and personnel. This position serves as the Contractor’s primary contract manager and shall be the contractor’s authorized interface with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government management personnel and customer Agency representatives. One of the ways Straughan supports our staff is by providing comprehensive benefits such as Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Retirement plan with an employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, 8 holidays, Parental leave, HSA, FSA, Flexible work schedule, employer paid short and Longterm disability. Salary Range for this position is $150,00.00 - $170,00.00. The compensation for this role is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of related technical experience and 5 years of management experience (ideally at a large Federal facility)
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Management preferred
P.E Certification

Responsibilities

Provide overall management, planning, coordination, technical direction, and surveillance of activities necessary to ensure that the proper resources are available and allocated, and that required reports and documentation are prepared
Provide specific recommendations for continual improvement of environmental programs (for example, benchmarking similar sites and industries, documenting and/or streamlining existing processes, creating and documenting new processes, incorporating information technology tools, partnering with other internal and/or external organizations, increasing communication and coordination between organizations)
Review and submit technical, administrative, contract, and financial management reports
Secure and manage subcontractors as needed and work with Straughan Home Office to ensure proper contract execution
Manage the interface with the hazardous-waste teaming partner (scope, schedule, deliverables, and compliance) and coordinate issue resolution with the Government and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with technical leads and prepare and submit scope/cost estimates for additional tasks to be performed on the contract
Review Monthly invoices and ensure they are accurate and submitted in a timely manner
Ensure worksite safety policies are followed
Ensure quality and compliance: standards, process discipline, audits/documentation, and regulation/policy adherence
Provide excellent customer service (finding ways to better serve customers’ individual needs and creating an atmosphere of cooperation and friendliness)
Work with Straughan Home office as needed to resolve issues and bridge any contract gaps
Meet with Straughan executive team every other week for budget updates and project reviews
Meet with Straughan JSC team on a weekly basis to discuss contract updates, scheduling and upcoming issues
Meet with the Contract Officer (CO) and/or Contract Officer Representative (COR) as needed to keep the Government informed of ongoing operations and any problems or issues associated with meeting the requirements of all tasks
Work with internal personnel and resolve any issues (compliance and personnel)
Ensure that appropriate staff attend meetings, seminars, and other administrative functions
Communicate effectively and keep leadership and stakeholders informed, escalate risks so decisions can be made early
Prepare and present contract status updates at monthly Contract Officer (CO)/Contract Officer Representative (COR) meetings
Facilitate preparation and presentation of quarterly contract highlights for internal Straughan companywide staff meetings.
Provide performance management of the JSC team staff: set expectations, give feedback, complete reviews, and addresses issues promptly
Manage staffing plans, hiring, onboarding, workload balancing, and vendor/contractor oversight (if applicable).
Support team professional development: coaching, mentoring, training plans, and career path/succession planning
Build a healthy culture: psychological safety, inclusion, collaboration norms, and conflict resolution
Participate in and contribute to capture planning meetings
Support proposal development by drafting and coordinating technical and management content, compiling required inputs, and supporting final proposal production and submission (as needed)
Identify and communicate upcoming business development opportunities (e.g., recompetes, option years, and related pursuits) by coordinating with internal capture leads and relevant stakeholders