Environmental Services CEQA Director

March 21

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FCS

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FCS is focused on improving the world by advancing sustainable practices globally. The company provides a range of services including air quality and greenhouse gas management, environmental compliance, and cultural resources management. FCS caters to various sectors such as developers, government agencies, and educational institutions, helping them with regulatory compliance, entitlements, and sustainability solutions.

Environmental Assessments and Planning • Entitlements and Permitting • CEQA Compliance • Environmental Compliance • Natural Resources Management

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1982

🏛️ Government

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• Responsible for assisting the Directors Team in the day-to-day management of the ES Division • Collects and reviews available information to anticipate personnel requirements • Interviews and recommends hires for all positions in the ES Division • Informs the Chief Operating Officer on all matters related to the progress and success of the ES Division • Chaired the ES Division workload meetings and coordinated staff workload efforts • Chairs the ES Division staff meetings to help keep staff motivated, trained, well-informed, and working as a team • Participates in the Division Directors' meetings and functions as a leader in the company • Manages and coordinates timely input on all finance matters (i.e., 3- to 6-month projections, project status reports, accounts receivable, and any other pertinent request) • Reviews contractual terms and is authorized to commit firm on projects up to established limits • Reviews and approves proposal fee estimates, project budgets, and project invoices • Ensures maximum profitability on all ES Division projects and value pricing opportunities/retainers on new jobs • Conducts performance evaluations for Section Managers and selected project managers • Recommends salary and position changes for ES Division, with input from appropriate staff • Supervises ES Managers and assists in meeting their goals and objectives • Ensures Managers are supervising others effectively, giving timely reviews, having an adequate backlog of work, and managing their section appropriately • Responsible for QA/QC of all projects within the ES Division, giving assistance and guidance as necessary to the Section Managers, project managers, and other technical staff members • Maintains and improves the consistency, high quality, and accuracy of all work products within the Division by overseeing contract compliance, directly reviewing or ensuring the proper review of all reports or other reports leaving the office, and maintaining a level of communication directly with the client to be informed of any concerns • Maintains a master schedule of current and expected new projects, staff requirements, and current or estimated fees • Ensures all new legislative requirements are incorporated into work products and that staff is well informed when changes take place • Supervises and/or participates in the preparation of all proposals and qualification packages for the ES Division • Carefully reviews all budgets and schedules for proposals to optimize profitability and ensures that staff is available to perform the contract if awarded to FCS • Works closely with the Directors in Environmental Services and Senior ES Managers to be prepared for future market needs • Represents FCS in the marketplace to develop business opportunities • Works with the Marketing Division to prepare materials appropriate to support the Division’s marketing needs • Takes a proactive role in the marketplace on behalf of FCS and leads Marketing Action Plan efforts as appropriate.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Services, or a related field is preferred • Advanced professional experience in the environmental field, with proven progressive growth in a management role within a consulting firm • Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of environmental consulting, including: Technical competence in the environmental/planning field • Advanced understanding of CEQA, NEPA, and related processing requirements • Financial management principles and practices • Personnel management principles and practices • Project management techniques • Ability to provide effective leadership and strategic thinking • Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of technical and administrative staff • Present ideas effectively, orally, and in prose • Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff • Understand and ensure the firm’s success in meeting business and profitability requirements • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel; as well as Internet usage.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive, progressive benefits • Hybrid/in-office work location options • Escalating PTO structure • Up to 10 paid holidays (up to 4 are flexible holidays) • Full health care package: Up to 100% employer-paid employee medical and 55% eligible dependent coverage* • 80% employer-paid dental and vision • Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance • Short- and long-term Disability insurance • Employee Assistance & Wellness Program • 401k & Roth • Pet insurance discounts