Job Description
Are you looking for a remote, hybrid, or in-office position that will challenge you with a national role to lead the development and growth of environmental planning services for an ENR Top 100 Design Firm in the Digital Infrastructure industry? Terracon’s deep bench of environmental professionals executing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Historic Preservation, and Environmental Planning services is seeking a leader that brings industry experience and a desire to identify opportunities to pursue and win work. Measurements of success in this role include safe, profitable growth for Terracon and elevating the career development of Terracon’s environmental professionals through opportunities to work on complex and interesting projects.

We would love to have you join our Digital Infrastructure team today, supporting the planned growth of our environmental services, specifically environmental planning services related to projects such as fiber, broadband, telecommunications, and data centers. We are looking for a highly-motivated person to lead Terracon professionals in executing environmental and historic preservation reviews, NEPA compliance due diligence and permitting, and other related environmental services with a high level of responsiveness. If this sounds like a position for you, come Explore with us!

To be successful in this role as National Environmental Planning and Permitting National Manager for Terracon’s Digital Infrastructure Sector, you will need to be confident in your ability to open doors with new clients in need of Terracon services and possess proven leadership skills. A technical background in environmental planning or a related discipline will benefit you in this role, as well as thorough project experience guiding large scale buildouts/portfolios and infrastructure projects. Through the success of teams of Terracon professionals, you will be responsible for bringing consistency to the management of projects, preparation of proposals/reports, and other deliverables that align with the clients’ expectations. You will also lead efforts to engage existing and new Digital Infrastructure clients to learn how their needs for Terracon services align with their project life cycle, from site selection and design through construction and operations management. You will serve as a point of contact for these clients, supporting their projects and pursuits across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and connecting with potential clients in need of Terracon services.
• Responsible for learning and managing clients’ large-scale programs.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of projects within the client’s project team.
• Directs the efforts of the largest projects and client pursuits including strategy and facilitation.
• Works with Terracon project teams to define project scope, scale, schedule, and budget in addition to determining how best to phase the project to meet the client’s programmatic and budget expectations.
• Leads interactions with client, stakeholders, and project managers to ensure the projects or aspects of projects are being coordinated to meet the needs of the client and stakeholders.
• Design, communicate, and implement a project plan including a detailed project plan and schedule for completing the projects.
• Leads safety efforts including preparation of Terracon project teams for compliance with client-approved safety plans. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
• Resolve operational problems and assist Terracon project teams to bring resources to bear across multiple project interfaces to minimize delays.
• Assists Terracon project teams in estimating costs, resources, and time required to complete clients’ programmatic tasks.
• Assists Terracon project teams with monitoring activities, allocating resources, and assigning tasks to ensure clients’ deliverable deadlines are met.
• Partner with project managers to work with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
• Coach and mentor project managers and assist them to solve problems.
• Coordinate with Terracon project teams and project accounting to assist with client invoicing and collections.
• Manage risk related to projects. Ensure contracts are signed and fully executed prior to commencing work. Monitor adherence to corporate risk policies and practices.
• Hold Managers accountable for mitigating or eliminating risk.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 15 years’ experience in consulting and leading large scale environmental permitting programs in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

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About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.