Director of Environmental Services
Alliant Engineering•Minneapolis, MN
•$140,000 - $170,000
About The Position
Alliant is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic professional to manage and lead our growing Environmental Services Group. This is a tremendous opportunity to lead a group of exceptional people, play a key role in elevating our group to the next level, and play a key leadership role in the overall company. As the Director of Environmental Services, you will lead an established team of environmental specialists with expertise in environmental compliance, wetland delineation and permitting, and environmental documentation. You will be responsible for the group’s marketing efforts to build upon our current strengths and identify opportunities for growth and expansion to new markets and clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Ten or more years of experience in the environmental sector, preferably within the AEC consulting industry, supporting Transportation and/or Land Development projects.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication
- Proven ability preparing and presenting technical information to varied audiences
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and fulfill commitments related to project deadlines
- Thorough understanding of federal, state, municipal, and watershed district environmental regulatory programs, including NPDES, Wetland Conservation Act, MNDNR Public Waters, and Section 404 & 401 permitting
- Thorough understanding of NEPA and MEPA requirements for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA and EAW), Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUAR), and Categorical Exclusions (CATEX)
- Experience working closely with owner, regulatory agencies, and contractor staff on active construction projects
- Proven track record preparing proposals, marketing, and successfully securing projects from varied clients
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with any of the following facets of environmental protection and their associated permitting requirements: SWPPP design for NPDES permitting including preparing erosion and sediment control and turf establishment plans
- Wetland delineation, mitigation, and permitting. Wetland and stream restoration and wetland banking
- NEPA and MEPA environmental documentation
- Threatened and endangered species surveys
- Vegetation and habitat assessment surveys
- Contaminated materials management, including contaminated groundwater dewatering, and asbestos and regulated materials disposal
- Erosion and Stormwater Construction Site Management and/or Designer of SWPPP Certification
- Wetland Delineator certification, preferably in Minnesota
- Experience working with transportation and/or land development projects
Responsibilities
- Developing, championing, and advocating for the vision of Alliant’s Environmental Services Group
- Managing workload, schedules, and other tasks needed to lead the group through collaboration with project managers across Alliant’s service areas
- Expanding Alliant’s environmental service offerings through talent acquisition, training, and partnering
- Identifying future project opportunities and preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
- Collaborating with Alliant Transportation and Land Development project managers to ensure timely and quality delivery of environmental services
- Communicating with clients and project team on project logistics and status
- Managing quality of work and tracking project budgets and schedules
- Mentoring staff and new hires to broaden their knowledge and professional skills
- Coordinating Alliant representation and participation at industry conferences and within professional organizations
Benefits
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
- Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
- Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- Wellness Programs and Competitions
- Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Casual Work Environment
- Paid Professional Development and Training
- Community Involvement/Charity Events
- Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
