Brownfields Leader
About The Position
SCS Engineers is seeking a Brownfields Leader for its Central Environmental Services team to expand Brownfields services and the firm’s presence in the Midwest and related markets. The role focuses on Brownfields consulting, with relevant experience in areas such as community development and environmental due diligence. At the Senior Project Manager or Project Director level, the position combines business development, project leadership and management, proposal development, team leadership, and strategic planning to deliver client and business value. The role maintains client relationships and ensures projects meet clients’ business objectives. It is fully remote while based out of the Central Environmental Services office in Kansas City, and reports to the SCS Central Environmental Services Leader. The Brownfields Leader will provide practice leadership and support, hold project financial responsibility, help grow the Environmental Services practice, and contribute to business growth as a Seller-Doer. The position also includes developing and mentoring staff and delivering compliant, timely, technically sound, and profitable professional services.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Science.
- At least 15 years of relevant experience.
- Well-versed in environmental regulations.
- Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- CHMM certification or professional registration (P.G. or P.E.) is preferred but not required.
- Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.
- Experience in community development and environmental due diligence, as well as Brownfields consulting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and expand the Brownfields practice, drawing on services such as community development, due diligence, site investigation and characterization, remediation, grant management, and redevelopment.
- Lead or actively participate in client prospecting and develop and execute client plans, business development and marketing plans, and key opportunity plans.
- Manage existing and future client relationships and establish and maintain relationships with third parties and vendors.
- Manage projects and assume financial and technical responsibility for them.
- Develop proposals, contract work, lead project teams, forecast, invoice, and manage accounts receivable.
- Write and review technical reports and related work products.
- Deliver professional services on time and without error, in accordance with local and state regulations and planned project profitability.
- Evaluate and estimate future business and strategic plans to forecast assigned staff workloads and utilization.
- Communicate with clients, third parties, and regulatory agents about project status, schedules, and compliance issues.
- Oversee, manage, mentor, and develop lower- to mid-level staff.
- Assist other Project Managers or staff when additional support or technical expertise is needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Annual bonus program.
- Student debt employer contribution program.
- Paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
