Practice Area Leader - Environmental Services

Summary Looking for an Environmental Services Practice Leader to run and grow an established environmental group within a civil engineering firm. This is a hands-on leadership role, someone who can manage project delivery, build out the team, and drive the practice's growth across a multi-state footprint. Overnight travel required.

• Oversee delivery of environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met
• Set strategic direction for the environmental services practice and lead the team
• Monitor the project pipeline and manage staffing and resource needs
• Prepare project fees and proposals, manage contracts and invoicing
• Build and maintain client relationships, drive business development
• Mentor and develop staff, oversee onboarding and training plans
• Maintain technical standards and stay current on environmental regulations

• Documented experience leading environmental consulting projects or a practice group
• Comfortable setting strategy and running a team with minimal oversight
• Strong grip on environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Can catch technical issues and guide best practices across projects
• Solid track record with client relationships and business development

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Valid driver's license required; overnight travel required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• $110K-$140K base, plus performance bonuses
• Flexible and hybrid schedules
• Employer-paid health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• PTO including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

We're a civil engineering firm that's spent over 40 years building long-term relationships with the communities we serve across North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia. Lean, established team, if you want to build and lead a practice rather than just manage projects, this is that kind of shop.