Environmental Practice Leader

Geosyntec Consultants•Fresno, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking a Senior Geologist to serve as an Environmental Practice Leader to lead and grow our Fresno, California office. This leadership role is well suited for an experienced professional with a deep understanding of the Northern California and Central Valley environmental services market, including client needs, regulatory drivers, and emerging opportunities. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening and expanding our regional presence, building on existing capabilities while helping define the strategic direction for future growth. As an Environmental Practice Leader, you will provide technical leadership, business development vision, and people leadership, advancing our environmental initiatives while mentoring and developing high-performing teams. You will cultivate long-term client relationships and collaborate closely with regional and national leaders to deliver innovative, technically defensible solutions. The practice encompasses a wide range of innovative and technically challenging projects, including: Contaminated site assessment and remediation, Groundwater management and water supply, Litigations support and expert services, and Contaminant fate and transport analysis. Our clients span the industrial, institutional, and public-sector markets, offering the opportunity to work on impactful projects that address critical environmental and resource challenges. This position offers the opportunity to lead and grow an established and expanding practice in the Central Valley, engage in high-profile and technically complex projects, collaborate with industry leaders across Geosyntec’s national platform, and make a lasting impact through strategic growth, mentorship, and client service. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology, or a related subject) (required)
Professional registration (i.e., P.G.) (required)
At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience in the California marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Proven track record in successful client management and business development. (required)
Excellent leadership of multidisciplinary project teams. (required)
Demonstrated experience in managing resources, finances, and schedules for projects. (required)
Effective oral, written communication, and technical writing skills. (required)
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in geology, environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology, or a related subject) (preferred)
C.H.G. (Preferred)
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop a robust client portfolio through new and repeat business.
Lead business development efforts, including creating and implementing business plans, establishing new client relationships, retaining existing ones, and managing proposal submissions.
Provide strong technical guidance, professional mentorship, and support to early- and mid-career colleagues.
Oversee office leadership by setting vision, guiding recruitment, and driving growth for our Fresno location.
Manage projects effectively, including handling budgets, resources, schedules, compliance with quality standards, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Prepare technical documents such as reports, correspondence, plans, specifications, and proposals.
Foster a positive health and safety culture, which is fundamental to our operations.
Participate in meetings or negotiations with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a practice leader in an area such as groundwater and/or soil remediation, innovative remedial technologies emerging contaminants, vapor intrusion management, groundwater management and water supply, or litigation support and contaminant fate and transport.
Establish and foster trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
Complete required OSHA/MSHA health and safety, first aid, CPR training, and medical monitoring (paid for by the firm).
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.