Lead Consultant, Due Diligence & Site Solutions

Ramboll•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$82,029 - $102,536•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid-based position in our Phoenix, AZ office. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? If this sounds like you, or you are curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Phoenix team as our new Lead Consultant, Due Diligence & Site Solutions and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. As our new Lead Consultant, Due Diligence & Site Solutions, you will support a wide range of environmental consulting projects involving mergers and acquisitions, environmental compliance, site investigation, and remediation. You will conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and limited environmental compliance reviews for industrial and commercial facilities, while also contributing to field investigation programs, evaluation of environmental data, and development of remedial or closure strategies. Based in Phoenix, you will help clients navigate environmental challenges across Arizona and the broader Southwest, where technical rigor, sound judgment, and practical solutions are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple practice areas and build experience in both transaction-related advisory work and technical site solutions.

Requirements

B.S. in a relevant engineering or science discipline (e.g., civil, environmental, chemical, geology, environmental science, chemistry, biology); advanced degree a plus.
4+ years of environmental consulting experience, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, environmental compliance reviews, and/or site investigation and remediation support.
Ability to perform site visits; review technical and regulatory information; evaluate environmental conditions; and produce clear, concise, technically sound deliverables.
Experience with environmental sampling/fieldwork and willingness to perform outdoor work and physical activities; OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification preferred (or ability to obtain shortly after hire).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex EHS issues for clients; motivated, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
Engineer-in-Training/Geologist-in-Training certification desirable; proficiency with Microsoft Office required (GIS/GPS and related technical skills a plus); valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental due diligence and compliance reviews (e.g., Phase I ESAs) to support transactions, including records research, site visits, interviews, and ASTM- or client-aligned reporting.
Support site investigations by developing scopes, coordinating fieldwork, collecting environmental samples (soil, groundwater, vapor, sediment, and surface/surface water), and interpreting analytical results.
Evaluate environmental data to define nature and extent, support fate and transport assessments, and inform remedial decision-making and site closure strategies.
Provide environmental compliance support (hazardous waste, wastewater/stormwater, air, spill prevention, and chemical management), including permits/transfers, reporting, and preparation of plans and technical memoranda.
Prepare high-quality client deliverables, cost estimates, and proposals; coordinate with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and internal teams to execute projects and communicate findings; and travel for site visits/field assignments as needed.