Ninyo & Moore

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About the Role: Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, is seeking a Principal / Environmental Operations Manager for our Irvine, CA office. This leadership role involves managing the Environmental Division’s operations, mentoring technical staff, and overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary environmental projects. Key Responsibilities: * Serve as Operations Manager and Principal-in-Charge (PIC) on key projects * Lead and mentor project managers, subject matter experts, and technical team members * Manage division workload, staffing, and budgets * Review and approve timesheets and expense reports * Oversee proposals, fieldwork planning, scheduling, QA/QC, and final deliverables * Maintain and grow client relationships and pursue new business opportunities * Assist Division Manager with developing and implementing business strategies, set annual marketing budgets, and prepare for bidding opportunities to meet stated business metric goals and financial performance.    * Possess program and project management capabilities and experience to effectively assist Project Managers. * Ability to work and collaborate with employees at all levels and across all disciplines. * Ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment, collaborative environment with shared resources, and interfacing with a variety of different groups to accomplish project objectives. * Must be a goal-oriented, high energy leader with strategic vision, an entrepreneurial spirit, and high personal goals.   * Ensure compliance with safety standards of all phases of a project, to meet the client’s objectives and company policies * Participate in Performance review evaluations with Division Manager for Principal to Project personnel * Participate in interviewing and new candidate training of new staff * Support billing, collections, and performance reporting Qualifications: * Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geology, Engineering, or related field * 20+ years of project and team management experience * 10+ years in business development and client relations * Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license (California) required  * Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills * Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites