Brownfields Leader

SCS Engineers • Overland Park, KS

2d • Remote

About The Position

SCS Engineers is seeking a Brownfields Leader for its Central Environmental Services team to expand the company’s Brownfields services and geographic footprint. The role focuses on Brownfields consulting and may draw on experience in community development and environmental due diligence. Serving as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director, the successful candidate will develop business opportunities, manage projects, lead teams, prepare proposals, and devise strategic approaches that deliver client and business value. The role also supports growth in the Midwest and other related markets, maintains client relationships, and ensures projects meet clients’ business objectives.

The position is fully remote and based out of the Central Environmental Services office in Kansas City. It reports to the SCS Central Environmental Services Leader. The Brownfields Leader will provide practice leadership, project financial oversight, and support for Environmental Services growth as a Seller-Doer. Responsibilities include business development, project management, technical work, client and regulatory communication, and mentoring staff.

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 as a P.G. or P.E.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Experience in community development and environmental due diligence.

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, business development and marketing, and key opportunity plans.
• Manage existing and future client relationships and establish and maintain relationships with third parties and vendors.
• Manage projects and take financial and technical responsibility for them.
• Develop proposals, contract projects, lead project teams, forecast, invoice, and manage accounts receivable.
• Write and review technical reports and related work products.
• Deliver professional services on time and accurately, 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 project status, schedules, and compliance issues to clients, third parties, and regulatory agents.
• Oversee, manage, mentor, and develop lower- to mid-level staff, supporting their knowledge and career development.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior