Director, Practice Groups - Environmental & EHS Services
About The Position
The Director, Practice Groups SMEs is a senior operating, technical, and commercial leader responsible for supporting and enabling Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple environmental and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) practice groups within a national consulting platform. This role focuses on aligning technical excellence, operational consistency, and growth execution across Practice Groups and offices. The Director partners closely with the COO, Local Directors, Business Development, and Practice Group SMEs to strengthen service delivery, expand EHS offerings, and support entry into new U.S. end markets. The ideal candidate brings deep technical credibility, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence outcomes in a matrixed organization without direct line authority.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, EHS, or related professional services.
- Demonstrated success supporting multiple technical practice groups or SMEs within a matrixed organization.
- Strong technical knowledge of asbestos, lead, mold, and environmental compliance services.
- Proven ability to influence performance, consistency, and growth without direct P&L or line authority.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Physical ability to stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, walk, and stand for extended periods in varied work environments to perform sampling activities.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for documentation and reporting.
- Must be able to pass a background check, annual physicals, and OSHA-required respirator fit tests.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting the expansion of EHS advisory services and entry into new U.S. end markets.
- Background in private-equity-backed or growth-oriented consulting platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of federal and state environmental and EHS regulations.
- Professional certifications (CIH, CSP, CHMM, PE, or similar) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Practice Groups SME Leadership & Performance Support
- Growth Strategy & Market Expansion Enablement
- Operational Excellence & Technical Consistency
- SME Development & Talent Enablement
- Technical Leadership & Client Engagement
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure tied to individual and team achievements.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Medical coverage with company-paid premiums for employees and dependents
- Vision and dental plan options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- Company-sponsored programs including Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance, Rocket Lawyer legal services, and mobile phone plan with Verizon
- Voluntary benefits options including supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents, short-term disability, hospital, accident, and pet insurance
- Generous PTO (3 weeks accrual), paid holidays, volunteer days, and floating holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement Program to promote higher education
- Paid training and certifications to support career advancement
- Incentive Bonus Plan and Donation Matching Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
