Air Quality and Noise Department Manager, Environmental Services

Job overview

The Air Quality and Noise Department Manager role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with approximately 25% travel. Compensation is described as competitive, with full benefits; no numeric salary is specified. The role leads a department within a regional environmental services practice. The manager directs staff and department performance while providing senior technical guidance on air-quality and noise projects. The position supports client satisfaction, quality delivery, operational excellence, and profitable department growth.

What you'll do

• Assign work and manage workloads
• review staff performance
• allocate team members across projects
• manage staffing and billable utilization
• implement organizational initiatives
• provide senior technical guidance on air-quality and noise projects
• manage budgets and financial targets
• report workload and financial results
• lead recruitment, training, development, and retention
• coach and mentor staff
• collaborate on business development and proposals
• ensure QA/QC, quality, and safety compliance
• support diversity and inclusion initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

air quality

noise

department manager

environmental services

chicago il

approximately 25% travel

department leadership

environmental consulting

qa/qc

budget management

team development

full benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefits are stated in the posting
• competitive salary is described without a numeric amount.

Why this role

Approximately 25% travel; requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, geology, or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience.

About the employer

MSR Technology Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Environmental Consulting Services. Sector: 54.