Environmental Regional Manager - South Central

Environmental Regional Director – South Central Region

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Environmental Regional Director to join our Environmental team in the South Central Region, consisting of operations in Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas and Minnesota. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental consulting.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in property acquisition and development. Our broad service offering includes environmental consulting, geotechnical services, industrial hygiene, construction materials testing, and specialty testing. 

What are we looking for?

The Environmental Regional Director will work closely with the Environmental Regional Vice President (RVP) to provide focused leadership and/or direct management of designated Operating Units (OUs) and will be responsible for oversight of management of regional business improvement initiatives.

The role of the Regional Director will vary depending on the specific conditions and performance of reporting OUs but are intended to lead to financial growth.  For each situation, the Regional Director will provide senior leadership and mentorship as well as senior technical talent.  The Regional Director will develop strategic sales initiatives such as client and sector marketing objectives and campaigns. The Regional Director will also manage and support the hiring process at the local level.

The position will be an extension of the RVP and in conjunction with the ENV RVP to establish and monitor designated key performance indicators (KIPs) to increase gross revenue, manage labor %, and drive operating margin.  The Regional Director will also provide feedback to the RVP and on operational and staffing challenges, for operational process improvement.  Routine daily activities are provided below:

This position could travel 25% of the time depending on regional needs.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM (may vary)

What you’ll do:

Administrative/Financial

• Ensure daily review and approval of staff timesheets.
• Review and approval of department expenses and accounts payable. 
• Interview and hire staff.
• Review monthly profit and loss statements.

Project/Quality

• Ensure OU compliance with Quality programs and Core Management Controls (CMCs)
• Mentoring and training of staff.
• Project and Contract management 
• Call and meet with existing clients to discuss satisfaction with PSI’s services and potential new opportunities.
• Review and ensure accuracy in project invoicing.
• Ensure clients with outstanding account receivables are contacted in a timely fashion to inquire about payment.

Business Development

• Develop and implement Sales and Growth Plans in accordance with best management practices.
• Review published lead sources for project opportunities (McGraw‐Hill, Bid Clerk, Onvia, etc.).
• Strategizing approaches to capturing identified opportunities and leads 
• Emailing letters of interest, calling and meeting with potential clients for proposal opportunities.
• Preparation of cost estimates and proposals for testing and inspection projects.
• Timely follow up on 100% of all submitted proposals

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
• 7+ years in a management role is required
• 7+ years managing and implementing businesses strategies, process management programs in a service-oriented organization is required
• 5+ years of managing in an influential role as well as leadership in a people management environment is required
• 7+ years of related o