What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Environmental Sciences - Remote, US position at Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.?
Short Description:
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Overview:
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $160,000 - $180,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Job Description Disclaimer:
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
Bowman has an opportunity for a Director, Environmental Sciences to join our team remotely in the US.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Oversee the environmental engineering function of assigned business unit.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Direction
- Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
At the Operational and Company Level
- Assist with marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing developers, builders, and government agencies.
- Be responsible for business development activities for current and prospective clients.
- Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
- Act as advisor to environmental engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
Do the Work
- Hire, train, retain, and develop environmental engineering staff.
- Oversee all projects in the environmental engineering department to ensure that the work is executed on time, on budget, in accordance with the client's requirements, and within company policies and procedures.
- Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
- Research and collect outstanding monies due from clients.
- Keep current on environmental engineering trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
- Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
- Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Focus on improving return on investment.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related discipline.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- Minimum of fifteen or more (15 ) years of experience in land development to include project management, supervision, and client relationships.
- Experience in managing processes and people.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of an environmental engineering department.
- Demonstrated experience with reading project plans and using computer applications and design software.
- Thorough understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business, as well as municipal codes and regulations.
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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About Bowman:
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $160,000 - $180,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
