Title: Environmental Field Operations Manager
Location: Tonawanda, NY
Pay Range: $110,000-130,000
What We Are Looking For The Environmental Field Operations Manager oversees field operations in environmental services, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company policies. This role is responsible for managing a team of field technicians, coordinating fieldwork logistics, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. The Environmental Field Operations Manager collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to uphold exceptional service standards in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that demands agility, resilience, and a fearless approach to problem-solving.
At NOCO, we believe that the right candidate can make a real difference for a company - and that the right company can make a real difference for the candidate. Our organization strives to support a diverse workforce of talented, hardworking professionals just like you.
What You Will Do - Manage and lead a team of field supervisors and field personnel, promoting a positive work environment and professional development.
- Provide strong leadership and direction to branch staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and innovation.
- Manage the facility/service center according to budget by managing expenses, labor utilization, equipment expenses, facilities, etc.
- Ensure all facilities and equipment meet compliance standards related to DOT, maintenance, and safety.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to support job execution and ensure project goals are met.
- Coordinate crew assignments and schedule personnel for projects.
- Monitor project sites daily to assess progress and address issues.
- Oversee repairs and maintenance of the environmental fleet.
- Manage supply orders and ensure timely delivery of materials for projects.
- Track and analyze job costs to maintain budget efficiency.
- Optimize fleet equipment usage for maximum productivity.
- Handle administrative tasks, including timecard processing and performance reviews.
Supervisory Responsibilities - Supervise and manage performance; ensure tasks are appropriately delegated and completed by monitoring performance and holding employees accountable for meeting expectations.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to staff, deliver corrective action and discipline when necessary, and document all performance issues.
- Ensure employees adhere to company policies and legal regulations, engage HR when appropriate.
- Manage conflict and crisis; proactively anticipate, manage and constructively resolve conflicts and disagreements.
- Hold regular team meetings (i.e. daily, weekly huddle meetings) to communicate priorities, safety, policies, company events, etc.
Safety Responsibilities - Collaborate with NOCO's Health and Safety Team to foster a strong safety culture.
- Understand, provide leadership, and communicate safety goals and objectives.
- Orient, train, and coach all team members on safety requirements, ensure safety compliance and take appropriate action to address safety violations.
- Establish and maintain a clean, safe work environment complying with company and OSHA standards and perform monthly safety inspections, as assigned.
- Follow company policies to report and investigate all accidents and near-miss incidents. Perform root cause analysis and address performance and related discipline issues, as appropriate.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the company's discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You Will Need - Five years of experience in the environmental industry, preferred
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Financial acumen and experience with budgeting and financial management, preferred
- Project management experience and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Client-focused mindset with a track record of building and maintaining client relationships
- Decision making skills - Makes decision at the right time with all the information
- A strong detail orientation and commitment to producing accurate information the first time
- Commitment to integrity and ethical behavior
- Demonstrated problem solving skills; ability to face challenging situations, view from a variety of different angles; assess strength of options, select and implement the best solution
- Ability to think-on-your-feet, making effective decisions on a timely basis, sometimes with limited information
- Ability to interface effectively with people at all levels of the organization
- Excellent verbal communication skills both one-on-one and in speaking before a group
- Strength in initiative-taking and a demonstrated track record in proactively identifying improvement opportunities and acting upon them
