Principal, Environmental Consulting

Company Description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting.

We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Job Description

This position is in the Portland, Maine area.

We are excited to invite individuals with extensive consulting experience and strong leadership skills to join us in developing innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. This role provides a significant opportunity for local leadership and career advancement, as we seek established leaders in the Maine and/or New England consulting markets. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive consulting experience, particularly with project management and client engagement.

We welcome various consulting specializations, including environmental, energy transition, circular economy, sustainability, air quality, M&A diligence, digital services, and more.

If you have a solid presence in the Maine, New England, or Northeast markets, this position is ideal for you! Join our team as a new Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As a new Principal, you will collaborate with others across the business to spearhead the development and management of our consulting practice, offering strategic direction, technical know-how, entrepreneurial energy and creative solutions to our clients. Your deep understanding of regulations, assessment methods, and project management will be key in delivering top-notch consulting services and achieving sustainable results for our clients. The ideal candidate will provide technical and business leadership and contribute to innovative solutions across various sectors including environmental, chemical, commercial, manufacturing, government, energy, financial, insurance, and law.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in managing consulting projects, be adept at working within multi-disciplinary teams, be skilled in the analysis and communication of information, and be capable of collaborating effectively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to provide guidance on decision-making. Furthermore, the candidate should excel in all areas of project management and exhibit a strong dedication to mentoring and fostering the development of staff, as well as collaborating with colleagues.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

* Client Engagement:
Act as the main liaison for clients, forging and nurturing robust relationships. Thoroughly comprehend their consulting requirements, create customized solutions, and deliver outstanding client service.

* Project Management:
Oversee consulting projects from start to finish, ensuring all deliverables are achieved within budget and time constraints. Direct project teams, allocate resources efficiently, and keep comprehensive project documentation.

* Team Leadership:
Guide and mentor consultants, offering direction, support, and opportunities for professional growth. Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

* Business Development:
Identify new business prospects, develop proposals, and engage in client presentations. Grow the client base and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to generate business leads.

* Thought Leadership:
Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the environmental consulting sector. Contribute to industry forums, write articles, and give presentations to position the organization as a thought leader.

Your new team

As part of the Portland, Maine team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are really excited about solving clients' problems and creating sustainable solutions for them. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields.

You will also engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

* Education:

A bachelor's or master's degree relevant to the field of consulting. For instance, environmental consulting requires a degree in Environmental…