Environmental Practice Leader

About

At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

The Environmental Practice Leader is responsible for overseeing a multidisciplinary environmental services team within Ardurra and assuring the delivery of high‑quality environmental solutions across infrastructure, transportation, utilities, energy, and urban planning sectors. This includes NEPA and SEPA compliance, preparing Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments, and supervising technical reports prepared by the team. The role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, business development, and operational management to grow the environmental practice across the region.

The Group Leader ensures projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and compliance expectations while fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture across disciplines and geographies. This position is available on a Hybrid schedule out of either Seattle, WA or Everett, WA office locations.

• Project Delivery & Operational Management
  • Lead the delivery of environmental projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and contract terms.
  • Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, financial controls, and minimizing write‑offs.
  • Ensure consistent safety awareness and compliance for environmental projects.
  • Meet contractual commitments and maintain exceptional quality standards across all deliverables.
• Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Supervise and mentor a diverse technical team including natural resources scientists, environmental planners, cleanup specialists, permitting experts, community planners, and GIS professionals.
  • Support professional growth through training, certifications, and participation in professional associations.
  • Lead recruiting, onboarding, retention, and career development of high‑performing environmental staff.
• Technical Expertise
  • Provide leadership and technical oversight on environmental planning and compliance, including experience with Environmental Impact Statements through NEPA and SEPA reviews, and related federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Guide development and delivery of environmental services supporting major infrastructure projects.
  • Maintain and promote relevant professional certifications (PE, PG, CEG, AICP, or equivalent).
• Client Engagement & Business Development
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal and public‑sector clients.
  • Represent the firm in industry and professional organizations (e.g., APWA, NWEBC).
  • Lead and support proposal development, presentations, and cross‑selling across business lines.
  • Leverage market knowledge, existing client relationships, and industry partnerships to grow the environmental practice.
  • Achieve annual sales goals and contribute to long‑term market strategy.
• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
  • Support the Regional Environmental Practice Leader by providing strategic direction and market positioning across Washington, Oregon, and California.
  • Collaborate with Market Segment Teams to align environmental services with regional business goals.
  • Partner with transportation, utilities, energy, planning, and other disciplines across the firm’s network to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Support regional growth initiatives and manage environmental team finances to ensure positive performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental services, including infrastructure project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience with NEPA/SEPA processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Professional certification such as PE, PG, CEG, AICP, or equivalent.
• Proven leadership…