Team Leader, Environmental

Team Leader, Environmental

Halff has an opening for an experienced, detail oriented, well organized, dependable, and highly motivated senior environmental scientist, geologist, or geoscientist to be a Team Leader on our established and growing Environmental team out of our San Antonio, Texas office. This leadership role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong technical expertise in the environmental consulting industry and a passion for developing teams, managing clients, and driving project success.

The ideal candidate should have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in the environmental consulting industry with experience successfully completing projects under regulatory programs such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and/or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

This position would be part of a very skilled team and involves working closely with clients, other Project Managers and Team Leaders, and technical staff performing due diligence, remediation, compliance, and other environmental sampling and analysis activities. This position will be responsible for overseeing large/complex projects, managing budgets, supporting/mentoring junior professionals, coordinating with clients, and winning work. Strong technical understanding/capabilities of both field activities and regulatory reporting is required.

This position offers a significant opportunity for career advancement, leadership growth, and potential ownership in the firm.

In this role, you will serve as both a technical expert and team leader, responsible for delivering high-quality projects while guiding the growth and performance of a natural resources team.

• Lead and oversee the preparation and delivery of large scale federal projects including Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Remediation Actions.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Halff QA/QC standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders to successfully advance projects.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of environmental and geologic professionals, fostering engagement and professional growth
• Oversee team workload, staffing, and resource allocation to meet project and operational goals
• Lead regular team coordination efforts, including production meetings and performance feedback
• Ensure team performance aligns with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and profitability, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget
• Oversee subconsultants and internal resources to maintain efficient project execution
• Participate in contract review, coordination, and execution with an understanding of business risk and project planning

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
• Support and lead business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and marketing strategies
• Collaborate with operations leadership to grow Halff's environmental remediation practice in the San Antonio and Central/South Texas region

What you will need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or related field;
  Master's Degree preferred
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in collection and preparation of information as it pertains to the local, state, and federal regulation of natural resources
• Experience managing projects and preparing documentation for compliance with TRRP, CERCLA, or RCRA and possess a thorough understanding of relevant regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, managing teams, and delivering complex environmental efforts
• Strong knowledge of federal and Texas regulations
• Excellent research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating with the public
• Positive attitude, initiative, and…