Environmental Group Manager (Dayton, OH)

Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams (KBJW) is seeking an Environmental Group Lead to join our dynamic growing team in our Kettering, OH office.

Named a 2023 Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, KBJW is a fun, family-oriented business, dedicated to the success of our employees, clients, and our communities. For more than 30 years, we have served as a leading engineering firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region. With our rapid growth and several strategic acquisitions there is an excellent opportunity to begin a fulfilling career at KBJW.

KBJW offers interesting projects, a friendly atmosphere, professional development, and a competitive benefits package. We look for employees who are willing to work hard, solve problems and help us grow.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Group Leader's primary function is to be responsible for managing the group's staff. This includes technical support, quality control, review of billings and expenses, obtaining, negotiating fees, scope, and supervision of assigned projects, to assure projects conform to the firm's commitments to the client and that the project is completed within the schedule and assigned budget. Responsible for multiple concurrent projects. Group Managers also have the obligation to actively participate in business development for their group.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise and final QA/QC decisions to the group.
• Recognizes problems quickly, addresses and corrects them promptly.
• Works with Director to determine overall group fee structure and billing rates.
• Prepares proposals and contracts for projects. Has authority to quote fees as authorized in policy directives.
• Conducts meetings with the group to ensure processes and procedures are actively being followed.
• Works with Director to minimize write-offs within group.
• Reviews monthly financial reports and coordinates with Director on the group's performance
• Maintains a good relationship with clients to assure securing future work the client may have.
• Identifies prospective clients and participates in business development efforts for their group.

Skills and Experience:

The candidate should have skills and experience in the areas of environmental science listed below:

• Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
• Soil and Groundwater sampling and analysis
• Compliance Permitting
• Technical Writing
• Wetland/WOTUS Delineation and Permitting
• NEPA
• Ohio EPA Regulations
• Stormwater
• Asbestos, Lead, and Radon Knowledge

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years' experience in related work including 4-5 years' experience in project management
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication and computer skills
• Knowledge and skill of techniques, procedures, and theories
• Experience in personnel management and supervising technical work.

Work requirements

• May require the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk and manipulate (carry, lift, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds.
• Ability to walk construction job sites and climb ladders is necessary.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate technical equipment, read technical information and to analyze complex data.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations to perform work and work- related errands or to attend meetings may be required.

Why KBJW?

KBJW employees receive competitive compensation as well as the following benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance including health, dental, vision and life.
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work hours
• Profit-sharing and bonuses

KBJW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristics covered by law.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities as defined by the ADA.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Employment is contingent on receiving a favorable background screening.