Brownfields Leader

SCS Engineers is looking for a Brownfields Leader for our Central Environmental Services (ES) team to expand our services and footprint. This position would be specifically related to Brownfields consulting, with experience in other areas such as community development and environmental due diligence. As a Senior Project Manager or Project Director, you will also be responsible for identifying new business opportunities from current and new clients, as well as managing projects, developing proposals, leading teams, developing strategic approaches to deliver business value, and performing tasks related to growing our presence in the Midwest, and other related markets.

You will maintain client relationships and ensure that projects are completed and delivered with the purpose of meeting Clients’ business objectives. The position will be fully remote while based out of our Central ES office in Kansas City. You will report to the SCS Central Environmental Services Leader.

The ideal professional will provide leadership and support, project financial responsibility, help grow the ES Practice, and serve as a Seller-Doer that will contribute to our growth by:

• Acting as a lead in our Brownfields practice area, work to grow/ expand this practice area, with a background in services such as community development, due diligence, site investigation and characterization, remediation, grant management, and redevelopment.
• Lead or have an active role in client prospecting, and developing and executing Client plans, business development/marketing plans, and key opportunity plans.
• Manage existing/future relationships with Clients and establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Managing and being financially and technically responsible for projects.
• Project Management, including, but not limited to developing proposals, contracting, leading project teams, forecasting, invoicing, and accounts receivable management.
• Writing and reviewing technical reports and related work products.
• Delivering professional services on time and without error in accordance with local and state regulations and within the planned level of project profitability.
• Evaluate and estimate future business and strategic plans to forecast assigned staff workloads and utilization.
• Communicating with clients, third party, and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
• Oversee, manage, mentor, and develop lower to mid-level staff to grow their knowledge and establish a career path.
• Assist other Project Managers or staff when additional support or technical expertise is needed.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience required. You must be well-versed in environmental regulations.
• CHMM Certification or professional registration (P.G. or P.E.) not required but preferred.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

USD $ – USD $ /Yr.

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities – from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.

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