McGill Associates, PA · 1 month ago
Practice Area Leader - Environmental Services
Hickory, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveMcGill Associates, PA is a civil engineering firm that has been serving communities in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1984. The Environmental Services Practice Leader will oversee the environmental services department, focusing on business growth, project delivery, and leadership of a team of environmental professionals.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the delivery of environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met
Track project status, update progress, and share insights across teams
Schedule tasks and allocate resources to meet deadlines and priorities
Balance staff utilization rates and support needs to optimize performance
Prepare project fees and proposals
Manage contracts and invoicing
Monitor project pipeline and anticipate staffing and resource requirements
Identify gaps and opportunities to maintain a healthy workload distribution
Lead the environmental services department, including setting strategic direction and goals
Champion the practice internally and externally through marketing and visibility efforts
Represent the group in strategic conversations and industry engagements
Cultivate client relationships and drive business development efforts
Train on McGill processes and practice expectations
Develop and implement training goals for professional advancement
Coordinate staff training initiatives in collaboration with Operations Managers
Contribute to annual staff reviews with performance insights and development recommendations
Create and support 30/60/90-day onboarding and growth plans
Participate in team hiring decisions and candidate evaluations
Provide technical expertise and guidance on environmental issues
Maintain and enhance technical standards and procedures to ensure quality and consistency
Provide guidance on best practices and compliance across projects
Stay current on environmental trends, regulations, and best practices to inform decision-making
Monitor emerging issues including regulations and market shifts
Identify strategic opportunities for growth and innovation
Support Business Development, Project Managers, and Operations Managers in client visits and relationship building
Assist in go/no-go decision-making for project pursuits
Manage proposals alongside our marketing team
Contribute to marketing efforts by developing project descriptions and sourcing photographs
Assist in monitoring project profitability and identifying areas for improvement
Promote financial awareness and accountability within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience in environmental consulting or related industry
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
Excellent project management capabilities
In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements
Effective communication and presentation skills
Excellent writing and communication skills required
Valid driver's license required; overnight travel is required
Preferred
Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
Benefits
Flexible & hybrid schedules
Competitive salary and performance bonuses
Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays
Company
McGill Associates, PA
McGill serves public and private clients throughout the Southeast.
Founded in 1984
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nancy Whitman, CPA
CFO
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