About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a Principal in the San Diego, CA area to help grow its local office. This role is ideal for individuals with a consulting background in site investigation and remediation, due diligence, compliance, or air quality. The Principal will join a stellar team that supports clients with a wide range of environmental issues, bringing Environmental Consulting and Business Development skills into play to contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing technical and business guidance, and working with top-notch talent in areas such as due diligence, site investigation and remediation programs for contaminated media (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air), real estate and brownfield redevelopment, hazardous waste sites, and compliance issues. As a seller-doer, the candidate must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm, typically generating enough business to support 2-3 full-time staff and supporting clients through the entire project life cycle. Proficiency in all facets of project management is expected, ensuring projects are completed on time, on schedule, profitably, and with high quality. This Principal is also expected to demonstrate a commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.

Requirements

  • B.S./M.S./Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical preferred) or science-related field (Geology or Earth Science preferred), or related environmental science discipline
  • Relevant professional licenses and/or certifications
  • 13+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including a successful track record of business development
  • Ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm
  • Proficiency in all facets of project management
  • Ability to work with clients through the entire project life cycle
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Consulting background in site investigation and remediation
  • Consulting background in due diligence
  • Consulting background in compliance
  • Consulting background in air quality

Responsibilities

  • Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities and building client relationships
  • Managing projects, clients, staff, and navigating regulatory agency relations
  • Critically and strategically reviewing and interpreting project needs, applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, and communicating findings
  • Project delivery, which may require site visits, preparation and senior review of project deliverables
  • Serving as a role model to ensure the health, safety and security of our people

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent health and retirement benefits
  • Investment in your development
  • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
  • Appreciation for the unique person you are
  • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
  • Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
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