Environmental Department Manager

Job Title: Senior Scientist – Environmental Department Manager

Company: Kapur & Associates

Location: Milwaukee, WI

About Kapur:

Kapur & Associates is a well-established, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 425 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.

Position Overview:

The Senior Scientist/Environmental Department Manager at Kapur will lead the department. The position involves business development, client management, staff management and department administration. The best candidate will have excellent organizational and relationship skills, and the ability to manage client expectations while developing staff to achieve their full potential play a crucial role in conducting environmental sampling and assessments to identify and mitigate potential environmental hazards. This position requires expertise in field sampling of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor, as well as the ability to perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and conduct surveys for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and lead-based paint (LBP).

Responsibilities:

• Project Management
• Report Preparation/Review
• Staffing Assignments
• Staff Development
• Conduct staff performance reviews and assist with career development
• Mentor staff, provide training and opportunities for growth
• Environmental Department Management
• Work with company management to establish department financial goals
• Staff interviewing, hiring and onboarding
• Business Development – build an internal and external network to generate a business backlog

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field. A masters degree (M.S.) is preferred but not required. Must be registered as either a professional engineer (P.E.) or a professional geologist (P.G.).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental consulting and project management
• At present, there is a minimal expectation of travel requirements, most work is in southeastern Wisconsin.
• Excellent command of environmental regulations and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical and Regulatory Competence
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.

Kapur is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.