Area Manager - Washington/Oregon

Brief Description

Area Manager - Washington/Oregon

Location: Washington/Oregon area (hybrid)

Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 annually (negotiable based on experience)

About Spheros Environmental Group

Today’s world is changing rapidly. Environmental challenges continue to grow in scope, number, and complexity while environmental events increase in severity around the globe. To keep up with the ever-changing conditions, rules, and regulations in the environmental space, clients increasingly require external scientific expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape and maintain their right to operate. Spheros aims to be a leader in comprehensive environmental consulting services, setting the standard for excellence, innovation and sustainability practices worldwide.

Summary

Provides operational direction, people leadership, and financial management to departments within a defined territory or area delivering environmental consulting, scientific research, and data solutions related to fisheries, watershed systems, regulatory compliance, and water resource management.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Foster and embrace a people-focused, high-performance culture that is aligned with the company's purpose and vision.
• Mentor and coach department managers and employees on their career path options and help foster the growth of their teams.
• Monitor area financial performance, providing support to team members who are not meeting budget and/or expectation. Determines corrective action plan where appropriate.
• Ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality and understanding how/when to apply discretion.
• Monitor Area Project Performance and Metrics, providing guidance and support where appropriate.
• Monitor quality of Area's work, providing guidance and support where appropriate.
  
  

Personnel Management

• Responsible for high levels of engagement within the group managed. Responsible for making employment decisions guided by company values that comply with federal, state, and local laws. Works collaboratively with the Human Resources team to mitigate legal, regulatory, and turnover risks within the organization.
  
  

Financial Management

• Directly responsible and accountable for financial KPIs in the Area they lead. Understand and monitor assigned financial metrics for successful team performance. Holds teams accountable for achieving targets.
  
  

Decision Making

• Ensure Department leaders within region are providing guidance to their teams on processes and procedures and holding them accountable to company and personal goals. Make recommendations on processes and procedures that can improve efficiency and quality.
• Escalate potential risks to leadership and/or HR where appropriate. Assist the leadership team with conducting research and sharing insights/expertise where appropriate on issues or challenges.
• Provide guidance on professional development, hiring, corrective action, promotional opportunities, compensation, performance evaluation, work hours and schedule, workplace policies, termination, etc. Share insights and/or recommendations on employee compensation adjustments and bonuses.
  
  

Corporate Oversight

• Lead department managers with implementing corporate projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for team engagement and retention in the Area. Assist with handling conflict and/or strategies for elevating performance.
• Uphold the company's health, safety, quality and efficiency standards within the region, offering suggestions to elevate performance.
  
  

Strategy

• Assist with BD and Marketing activities where appropriate.
• Contribute to the formation of business plans for their region. Accountable for the implementation of action items from company's business plans, where appropriate.
• Embrace the organization's vision and help cultivate the desired company culture.
  
  

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the AEC industry, including leadership roles within a scaled organization (PE-backed experience preferred)
• Technical background in one or more relevant practice areas (environmental, water, infrastructure, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in operational leadership and scaling business performance
• Proven ability to operationalize strategy and drive execution through teams
• Strong business acumen, including financial and KPI management
• Established client relationships in one or more strategic market sectors
• Exceptional relationship builder with strong communication and leadership presence
• Positive, resilient mindset with the ability to lead through change
• Alignment with company leadership values and culture
  
  

Why Spheros Environmental?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Salary range of $140,000 - $170,000, with opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, conference opportunities, and pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
• Inclusive Culture: We are an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas.
  
  

Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.