Environmental Operations Manager Jobs in Connecticut

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas Technical Consultants is seeking a dynamic and strategic Environmental Operations Manager to lead environmental operations at their East Hartford Connecticut office. This role will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive operational excellence, and support business growth while ensuring high-quality project delivery.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and technical expert with experience managing complex environmental projects, developing teams, and driving financial and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Project Management

• Lead day-to-day operations of environmental projects across the full lifecycle (proposal, execution, reporting, invoicing)
• Manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and develop project managers and technical staff
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and performance management efforts
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Regional & Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives and market expansion plans
• Align teams to deliver consistent, high-quality services

Business Development & Client Management

• Build relationships with clients, regulators, and partners
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Support proposals including technical approach, staffing, and cost estimates

Financial Management

• Oversee project/client financial performance
• Monitor invoicing and accounts receivable
• Drive operational efficiency and profitability

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Provide senior technical review and QA/QC
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Lead projects in areas such as remediation, compliance, due diligence, and industrial hygiene

Health, Safety & Facilities

• Promote a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and oversee office/facility operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred)
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience in project management, operations leadership, and team development
• Strong background in environmental compliance, remediation, and due diligence
• Demonstrated success in business development and client management
• Proficiency with MS Office and project/ERP systems

Technical & Professional Skills

• Expertise in Connecticut and Federal environmental regulations and industry standards (ASTM, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with proposal development, cost estimating, and pursuit strategy
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred
• CT Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) preferred
• Ability to travel (~20%) as needed

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Lead/Supervisor
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!