Environmental Department Leader
About The Position
Verdantas is seeking a Southern California Environmental Department Leader to oversee the Environmental Department and drive growth in the West region. The department includes Environmental Assessment & Remediation (EAR) and Natural Resources & Environmental Planning (NREP). EAR provides site assessment and remedial investigations and design, environmental regulatory compliance and support, feasibility studies, emerging-contaminant services, and property transaction due diligence. NREP provides biological and ecological resources, wetlands, cultural resources, regulatory permitting and compliance, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and related environmental services. This hybrid role is based in Southern California and combines technical and operational leadership, business development, strategic growth, and staff mentorship. The leader will work across multiple Southern California offices and support growth across the West region through people development, sustainability, and client engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Licensed Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer in California.
- At least 15 years of experience in environmental assessment and regulatory compliance.
- A proven track record in operational management and business development in the A/E industry.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
- In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and industry standards.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex technical projects and advise on regulatory compliance and environmental assessments.
- Support and develop teams delivering cultural resource services, biological surveys and monitoring, ecological restoration, wetlands surveys and restoration, environmental planning, and stormwater management.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices, and communicate relevant developments to the team.
- Partner with EAR and NREP Practice Leaders to support consistent project delivery, resource alignment, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee daily operations of the Environmental Department and ensure high-quality project delivery.
- Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Monitor and report departmental performance metrics.
- Manage resources across Southern California and the broader West Area.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the sales pipeline and hard backlog.
- Identify and pursue business opportunities in EAR, NREP, and Stormwater.
- Promote cross-selling of Verdantas services across disciplines and markets.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Lead proposal development and contract negotiations.
- Represent Verdantas at industry conferences, seminars, and networking events.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and project teams.
- Foster continuous learning and professional development.
- Create, implement, and execute a strategic growth plan for Southern California Environmental Department offices.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Paid parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
