Principal Environmental Scientist

Geoengineers Inc•Boston, MA

7d•$155,200 - $232,800

About The Position

Principals are technical experts in the environmental discipline who actively manage the company’s business groups and/or market the company’s services. As a Principal Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for the timely, accurate, and profitable completion of projects. Principals have the authority to enter professional services contracts, and they set an example of technical excellence and leadership to clients. Principals are expected to exhibit strength in a combination of the responsibilities and attributes noted below. They are expected to be actively involved in professional organizations and in the communities in which the company does business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
15 years of related professional experience, including 10 years of project management experience and 3 years successfully leading others on a project and/or direct report basis.
Registration/Certification in appropriate technical specialty required.
An initial minimum investment level (MIL) in GeoEngineers’ shares as identified in the most recent version of the Shareholder Investment Level Policy (currently 100% of base salary or a plan to get to the MIL within a designated timeline. The plan must be approved by the Stock Transaction Committee.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of responsibility.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate needs of the business into functional solutions.
Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills, providing capability to successfully advise and influence Company’s management and executive teams.
Exceptional ability to build credibility quickly at all levels within the organization.
Experience leading high performance, results-driven teams with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Promotes safe work practices through adherence to task safety assessments, site safety plans, company and client safety procedures and guidelines, and taking immediate action when necessary to avoid and/or mitigate hazards.
Assumes final responsibility for technical accuracy and loss prevention for projects.
Assumes final responsibility for project completion in accordance with contractual agreements.
Serves as a senior technical expert and maintains accessibility for ongoing advice and support to staff and clients.
Develops field, analytical, and project management skills in all technical staff.
Maintains ongoing knowledge of industry trends and uses that knowledge to determine most effective ways to meet business needs.
Actively pursues ongoing learning opportunities to maintain updated knowledge and expertise.
Assumes final responsibility for the scoping and budgeting of projects, billing, and account collection.
Serves as project manager for larger multi-disciplinary and/or multi-location projects.
Presents and negotiates contracts with clients.
Actively supports the profitable operations of the company through appropriate use of time and designated resources.
Encourages open and constructive dialog and interaction with other staff and clients. Clearly and effectively expresses information in written and verbal communications.
Consistently reflects the company’s purpose and values, earning the trust and confidence of others and demonstrating loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
Demonstrates exceptional project management and client management skills.
Positively motivates others toward achievement of common goals. Leads by example and expects excellence. Creates an environment where employees are actively engaged and energized.
Recruits and retains competent employees, providing necessary resources, accessibility, and support. Strives to improve overall business performance by leveraging staff capabilities.
Collaborates with other senior staff to achieve company-wide goals.
Develops and maintains professional licensure in field of practice and participates in external activities and professional associations.
Represents the company as a leader in the profession by participating and assuming leadership responsibilities in community, industry, and client-driven events and organizations.
Represents the company in all markets and technical disciplines. Speaks to clients about the company’s capabilities and identifies potential projects outside of their area of expertise.
May present technical papers and research at conferences and other appropriate venues.
May lead proposal processes and collaborate with Marketing staff in proposal development and promotion.
Establishes positive working relationships and maintains client confidence to support continuing partnerships.
Helps to develop business-development skills in junior staff by introducing them to clients, having them participate in project and business-development meetings, and instilling the principals of “World Class Client Service.”