Managing Principal of Building Sciences

PRINCIPAL OF BUILDING SCIENCES

Employment Type

Full-time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Department

Building Sciences

Reports To

Regional Director

Direct Reports

5-7 technicians, specialists, and managers

Location

Field and onsite (remote/hybrid based on experience)

Work Schedule

Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM ET (core working hours 9AM-4PM ET)

WHO WE ARE

When you choose to work at August Mack, you are joining a company of professionals dedicated to expertise, innovation, and commitment and making a lasting impact. Our commitment extends beyond the company to our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We invest in our team by providing comprehensive training, mentoring, and clearly defined career paths to empower individuals to build skills, gain valuable experience, and grow within their careers. With over 200 professionals and growing, our diverse team brings expertise in geology, engineering, environmental science, chemistry, health and safety and more. We are client-focused and strive to be leading experts in our field. Our mission is to provide expertise, innovation, and commitment in everything we do, and we live out this mission every day.

WHO YOU ARE

Are you a highly organized and technically adept individual who thrives in an environment that keeps you busy and engaged? Your strong leadership and mentorship abilities enable you to effectively supervise technical personnel, providing guidance and fostering growth. You excel in analytical thinking, allowing you to develop strategic compliance solutions and address regulatory challenges. Your exceptional communication skills ensure clear and effective interactions with clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies. With a keen eye for detail, you maintain the quality of work products and manage projects efficiently. Your dedication to building and maintaining employee and client relationships drives successful project outcomes. If this sounds like you, then apply today!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible to develop and implement our Building Sciences program companywide and ensure that individual offices are consistent with corporate strategies and approaches. This position will perform high-level customer support functions and travel to client locations (nationally). The position will work with all levels of Building Sciences technical personnel to implement a consistent, efficient Building Sciences Program. Initial activities will focus heavily on obtaining and training qualified building sciences staff and expanding the framework for which we perform our work. This position also requires identifying and developing business opportunities related to the identification and methods of remediation and monitoring of Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Radon, Industrial Hygiene and any Indoor Air Quality issues that our clients bring to us.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the direct supervisor of assigned technical personnel and provide regular performance reviews including timely feedback, positive reinforcement, and corrective action.
• Develop professional-level technical and administrative support staff to achieve established objectives and deadlines and create a structure for the Service Area to thrive.
• Provide technical expertise on projects.
• Support, Business Development staff in scoping and budgeting projects, preparing proposals and providing technical expertise as needed
• Work with Regional Director to develop and implement and continually improve the building sciences structure companywide.
• Identify work opportunities with existing and potential clients and make efforts to secure the work through networking and the referral process.
• Responsible for project administration including project financial performance, budgeting, recognizing the need for change orders on a project and directing appropriate staff, selecting subcontractors and directing the issuance of purchase orders, approval of subcontractor invoices, directing the preparation of and approving project invoices, maintaining project files, closing the job, preparing project descriptions, and conducting project performance reviews.
• Act as a liaison between the client and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to clarify relevant standards and policies and communicate how they impact the client and/or project.
• Provide marketing support by updating resume, preparing project descriptions, and participating in technical presentation and publishable opportunities.
• Develop and maintain company templates (proposals, reports and field forms).
• Develop new ways to grow Building Sciences and stay ahead of the competition.
• Develop and improve Building Sciences policies, procedures and new services.
• Develop and maintain consistent audit procedure for all Building Sciences Projects.
• Provide technical expertise on projects including:
  1. Indoor Air Quality
     • Asbestos
     • Mold
     • Lead based Paint
     • Sick Building
• Assemble and manage project teams for large and multi-office project assignments.
• Develop, mentor and train technical staff through training, project execution and project reviews.
• Manage the net revenue specified by annual core and transitional client assignments.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, environmental health science, chemistry, or a related field

Experience: 7+ years of experience in building sciences consulting including two years of management, consulting, and business development experience

Certifications: Current professional licensure (Asbestos, Lead) and OSHA Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification and/or General Industry 10 or 30 Hour Certifications are a plus

Skills: Strong computer and verbal/written communication skills are a must

Additional requirements: Driving positions require a current, valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable driving record. Must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Specific knowledge in the following areas is required.

• Building construction and materials.
• Mold, asbestos, Radon and lead.
• Environmental and Health & Safety regulations.
• Regulatory compliance and guidance.
• Hazards inherent to environmental work and related safety measures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel nationally, including driving and air travel.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including outdoor settings, inclement weather, and uneven terrain.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, protective suits, gloves, and safety goggles.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods during site assessments and inspections.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, such as equipment or samples.
• Visual acuity to read instruments, documents, and labels.
• Auditory ability to communicate effectively in noisy environments and while wearing PPE.
• Ability to respond to environmental emergencies may require physical exertion and rapid mobility.

JOB CONTEXT

All positions require the completion of a successful background check, motor vehicle review, and pre-employment drug screen.

50 – 75% field/site visit travel (environmental job hazards), includes approximately 25% overnight travel and 25-50% day trip travel; 25 – 50% office (controlled environment)

This position requires travel to various client locations, including day trips within the state or a neighboring state, resulting in longer workdays, and out-of-state, resulting in multiple days and overnights. Long-distance drives and air travel may be required. All company-related travel expenses are reimbursed per company policy. Shift work, weekend work, and holiday work may be required on an as-needed basis.

This position may average between 40 and 60 hours per week with start times of 5 – 8 am (depending on location). Overtime (including holiday and weekend work) may be required depending upon project demand.

Some assignments require intermittent 24-hour on-call duty, working as part of a larger team that performs work 24 hours/day, including a night shift (typically 7 am and 7 pm).

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Health & Welfare: comprehensive benefits effective on your first day of employment
• Paid Time Off & Leave: generous PTO, including community service time off, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development: Annual company reimbursement for one professional organization membership, one job-related external training, and one professional license or certification
• Community & Culture: team building activities, social events, and donation of time, service, and resources to local organizations

August Mack Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.