Business Operation Manager Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

We have an outstanding leadership opportunity for a Business Group Leader - US Central CAR South. 

As the Business Group Leader (BGL) for the US Central CAR South business, you will work closely with the Region's General Manager, Operation Manager, and Environment Sector Leaders. Our US Central CAR South team currently consists of approximately 110 personnel. The BGL is accountable to the Region's Leadership Team for revenue and growth targets, safety, team utilization, quality, staff development, project performance, for maintaining and developing client relationships, and developing a high performing team.  As the BGL, you will also work with our business development staff to help develop and grow GHD's presence and market share in the delivery of scientific, engineering, and design services. 

At GHD, we understand the inherent complexity of environmental issues and the challenges faced by business, industry and government in managing resources sustainably within a strict regulatory framework. We work collaboratively with our private and public sector clients to guide effective data driven decision-making and to deliver practical and appropriate project solutions.

Working on a diverse range of projects and clients, your responsibilities will include:

• In consultation with the Region General Manager, Operation Manger, and Environmental Sector Leaders, the BGL will develop, support, and execute on business strategies and opportunities, and be accountable for the sustainable growth of environmental assessment and remediation services, meeting established metrics for the team's portfolio.
• A proven leader running an environmental business, managing to financial budgets, KPIs, and ability to forecast a forward-looking view of the business.
• Manage the allocation of people to projects, foster clear communication, and project leadership within the Business Group. 
• Ensure the smooth delivery of projects, manage, and monitor project outcomes, troubleshooting issues as they arise, liaise with clients to forge long term relationships, and manage expectations internally and externally.
• Develop and mentor employees within the group to resource the current and future requirements of projects, considering both project needs and employee career aspirations.
• Develop meaningful connections and influencing positive outcomes, building, and developing relationships with the other BGLs to collaborate and share resources where feasible, and supporting relationships with existing and potential clients and partners.
• Providing leadership to the Business Group in line with GHD's values and objectives.
• Building effective relationships with other Regional Environmental Business Group Leaders and Sector Leaders outside of the Region to create local opportunities for the Region and achieve established revenue growth targets.
• 15+ years professional experience within an engineering consultancy firm with at least 10 or more years in a leadership role, managing, leading, and mentoring others
• PE, PG or equivalent designation
• Demonstrated technical capability across your area of technical expertise, including all project phases from project planning through execution
• Effective & proven project delivery, networking, and relationship management skills
• Ability to develop lasting internal and external relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
• Proven background in delivering projects from proposal to completion
• Detailed knowledge of various types of delivery methods for various markets
• Ability to mentor and train team members
• Provide project delivery leadership, in the delivery of assessment and remediation projects and supporting all project phases 
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, and aptitude to learn and use other business systems and applications (i.e. PowerBI, BST10, etc.)

About you:

You will have an Operational Management, Project Management experience in delivery of complex projects and a foundational technical background in engineering and design project delivery. 

Qualifications:

• 15+ years professional experience within an engineering consultancy firm with at least 10 or more years in a leadership role, managing, leading, and mentoring others
• PE, PG or equivalent designation
• Demonstrated technical capability across your area of technical expertise, including all project phases from project planning through execution
• Effective & proven project delivery, networking, and relationship management skills
• Ability to develop lasting internal and external relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
• Proven background in delivering projects from proposal to completion
• Detailed knowledge of various types of delivery methods for various markets
• Ability to mentor and train team members
• Provide project delivery leadership, in the delivery of assessment and remediation projects and supporting all project phases 
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, and aptitude to learn and use other business systems and applications (i.e. PowerBI, BST10, etc.)
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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.