Air Quality and Noise Department Manager - Environmental Services (Chicago)
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$79 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Air Quality and Noise Department Manager – Environmental Services
Location: Chicago, IL
Travel: ~25%
Competitive salary, full benefits, and strong opportunity for career advancement.Description Travel: ~25%
The Air Quality and Noise Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department within a regional environmental services practice. This role includes executing business strategy, developing high-performing teams, and driving overall department performance.
The Department Manager will lead the team in a dynamic and profitable manner, with a strong focus on client satisfaction, quality delivery, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities - Provide leadership to department staff, including assigning work, managing workloads, and reviewing performance
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective utilization of team members across projects
- Drive profitable growth of the department, including managing staffing levels and billable utilization
- Support and implement organizational initiatives and programs
- Provide senior-level technical guidance for air quality and noise-related projects
- Manage department budgets and financial performance targets
- Prepare and present workload and financial reports to leadership
- Lead recruitment, training, development, and retention of team members
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and mentorship
- Collaborate with project managers, business development, and proposal teams to secure new work
- Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and quality standards
- Maintain compliance with all safety policies and procedures
- Support diversity and inclusion initiatives within the team
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, geology, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in environmental consulting, design, or project management
- Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present complex information to clients and internal stakeholders
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Strategic mindset with the ability to lead and manage change
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
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