Environmental Business Unit Manager (Phase I / II)

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an experienced Environmental Business Unit Manager to lead and grow our Environmental Services practice based out of our Kennesaw, Georgia corporate headquarters. This leadership role will oversee a team of approximately five (5) direct reports and support projects throughout Georgia and the greater Southeast.

This position is ideal for a seasoned environmental professional who thrives in a people leadership, client-facing, and technical oversight role, and who is motivated to grow business, mentor staff, and serve as a Senior Technical Reviewer on complex environmental projects.

NOVA offers excellent compensation commensurate with experience, a tremendous benefits package, and relocation assistance where applicable. NOVA continues to experience strong growth and maintains a robust backlog of high-profile environmental projects across the Southeast.

Essential Functions:

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of approximately five (5) environmental professionals
• Overseeing the execution of environmental projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, proposals, and client correspondence
• Providing environmental consulting services related to: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase II ESAs, Brownfields documentation (Applications, Work Plans, Environmental Management Plans, Voluntary Cleanup Contracts, etc.), Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (IHSB) notifications and related regulatory coordination
• Developing, maintaining, and expanding client relationships
• Leading business development, sales, and marketing efforts to grow the Environmental Business Unit
• Preparing proposals, scopes of work, and contract documents
• Collaborating with other NOVA business units and leadership to support company-wide goals and initiatives
• Assisting and mentoring other NOVA team members to promote professional growth and the overall objectives of the company

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license is highly preferred
• Demonstrated project experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Proven experience managing staff and leading environmental projects
• Strong client-facing, communication, and business development skills

Beneficial Experience:

• Asbestos Inspector certification
• Soil & groundwater sampling
• Underground Storage Tank Removal
• Petroleum-impacted site remediation
• Lead Inspector
• Mold Inspections
• Air and vapor Sampling
• Wetlands Delineations
• Risk Assessment
• Indoor Air Quality
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites or car allowance depending on position
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 20 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.