Environmental Practice Leader

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Environmental Practice Leader to join its collaborative team in Denver, CO
. This individual will serve as practice leader for the environmental engineering discipline in Langan’s Denver office. They will serve a key function in managing an existing and growing environmental team and developing new business and will bear overall responsibility for the execution of environmental/engineering projects and proposals, including managing the production of related assignments, providing senior project direction during all aspects of work, and performing quality assurance/quality control reviews of final work products.

In this role, this individual will have the opportunity to work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team to manage a robust and growing engineering practice in the Denver Metro area.

• Possess the ability to singlehandedly direct and manage large complex environmental engineering projects, including performing senior level technical analysis and review;
• Identify and pursue new clients, develop additional work within existing projects and attend business development meetings and events;
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in external industry organizations;
• Develop and lead a team of environmental staff, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating staff and providing direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments;
• Provide senior project direction on complex environmental projects, including fate and transport analysis, human health exposure assessments, and remedial alternatives analyses.
• Bear responsibility for the proper and safe execution of field assignments by junior staff and ensure correct interpretations of findings;
• Ensure that multiple projects and tasks are delivered within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Process progress reports and change orders in a timely manner. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
• Possess technical excellence in environmental consulting and engineering and provide the highest level of QA/QC on technical documents and proposals;
• Coordinate other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as‑needed basis;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science;
  Master’s degree preferred;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations;
• 15+/- years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects;
• Must have land‑development driven brownfield remediation experience in the state of Colorado;
• In depth knowledge of CDPHE regulations and regulatory programs;
• PFAS and Regulated Building Materials experience a plus;
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required;
• Must have proven business development experience. Strong people, project, and client management skills;
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software;
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and provide leadership in a team environment; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave;

employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules;…