Environmental Practice Leader

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Fresno, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking a Senior Geologist to serve as an Environmental Practice Leader to lead and grow their Fresno, California office. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong understanding of the Northern California and Central Valley environmental services market. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening and expanding the regional presence, defining strategic direction for future growth, and providing technical leadership, business development vision, and people leadership. The role involves advancing environmental initiatives, mentoring teams, cultivating client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions for projects such as contaminated site assessment and remediation, groundwater management and water supply, litigation support, and contaminant fate and transport analysis. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm known for its technical leadership and client service, and it invests in its employees by offering competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs.

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 the same. (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.