Biology Department Manager

Biology Department ManagerLocation: SouthwestState/Territory:Department: ENV RAM South Central Biology DeptDescriptionBiology Department ManagerPOWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager for our Environmental Team. The position may be staffed on-site in the following office locations: Baton Rouge, LA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX San Antonio, TX, and FT. Worth, TX, or Tulsa, OK. Remote opportunity is available from within the State and the candidate must be able to travel to the POWER office for periodic meetings. The Department Manager will be responsible for overseeing business operations and staff within the south-central U.S.Job Summary of Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for leading staff, managing department operations and financials, and ensuring projects are executed in accordance with the client’s requirements and scope of work. The Department Manager is responsible for the overall strategic direction of biological services in the region, including developing and expanding market segments through services, client management, business development, personnel resource management, and safety oversight. This leadership position will work with other managers within the Environmental Team and Company to support overall corporate initiatives.In this role, you will support and help grow our environmental project teams focused on transmission lines, renewable energy, oil and gas pipelines, environmental surveys, NEPA analyses, and permitting services. The Department Manager will oversee the preparation of proposals and cost estimates provided to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of staffing, and appropriate pricing to achieve desired profitability. The candidate should have an established and successful history of managing teams and major infrastructure projects.Essential Role and Responsibilities

Prepare and execute the department's annual business plan for the Department

Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics of revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability

Manage teams across a multi-state region

Be familiar with project risk(s) and how to mitigate risk for the Company.

Responsible for the preparation of proposals and cost estimates with varying degrees of complexity

Lead safety efforts for the team and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task safety planning for all projects

Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices

Plan for and participate in business development activities to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships

Model a strong work ethic and commitment to POWER’s culture

Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to lead by example

Ensure proper quality assurance and quality controls (QA/QC) for all services performed by the Department

Adherence to company policies and procedures

Recruit great talent, while assuring they are compatible with POWER's culture

Required Education/Experience

B.S. and/or M.S. in Biology, Ecology, or related field

15 or more years of experience in environmental/biological consulting in the utility or energy industry, including transmission, renewables, power generation and/or natural gas transmission experience

Experience managing staff, projecting workloads, and scheduling work

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with MS Project and document production software

Understanding of NEPA, and federal and state permitting process

Substantial knowledge and hands-on experience with Clean Water Act (CWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations in the south-central U.S. Work may also extend throughout other regions of the U.S.

Must be willing and able to travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S.

A demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to industrial siting and licensing or environmental permitting projects

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender -Affirming Care

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