Operations Manager, Environmental Consulting Services (Houston)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Houston operations, with responsibility for office performance, staffing, resource allocation, and day-to-day business operations.
• Manage and optimize P&L, revenue, budgets, and profitability across multiple environmental service lines.
• Develop and execute local and regional growth strategies in alignment with broader company objectives.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand existing accounts and develop new business.
• Leverage an established book of business and professional network to drive revenue growth.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing environmental professionals and build a strong local team.
• Provide technical leadership across environmental permitting, compliance, and engineering services.
• Partner with service line and executive leadership to align resources, operations, and business development efforts.
• Serve as a visible leader in the Houston market and represent the firm with clients, industry organizations, and the broader environmental community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related professional services.
• Proven experience leading operations, multiple service lines, departments, or P&Ls.
• Strong technical understanding of environmental service lines, including permitting, compliance, and engineering in the industrial services sector.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management; established book of business strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to recruit and retain talent.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and build a business.
• Strong financial, strategic, and operational acumen.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $200-250k + performance-based incentives + stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth and evolution of the business