Principal

Ramboll•Baton Rouge, LA

About The 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? We invite you to bring your Consulting experience along with your strong leadership skills as you contribute to innovative and sustainable environmental solutions and help us grow our Baton Rouge, LA office. This position offers great opportunity for local leadership and advancement, as we are looking for recognized leaders in the consulting marketplace for the Baton Rouge, LA area. We are seeking applicants with a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in consulting, with a focus on project management and client engagement. We are open minded about your consulting focus, for example, could be environmental, energy transition, circular economy, sustainability, air, M&A diligence, digital services, etc. If you have a strong foothold in the Louisiana market and desire the potential responsibility of becoming a leader for Ramboll, this is the role for you! Join our team as our new Principal and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. As our new Principal, you will lead, develop, and oversee a consulting practice, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to clients. Your extensive knowledge of regulations, assessment methodologies, and project management will be instrumental in delivering high-quality consulting services and driving sustainable outcomes for our clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and business leadership and contribute to advanced solutions in, for example, the environmental, chemical, commercial, manufacturing, government, energy, financial, insurance, and/or law sectors. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of the firm. This individual will have experience managing consulting matters, must work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, is expected to be proficient in the analysis and communication of information, and must be able to work cooperatively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to guide decision-making. The successful candidate also is expected to be proficient in all facets of project management and must demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and developing staff and collaboration with colleagues.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in related to consulting focus. For example, environmental consulting would require Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related degree.
Experience: A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in consulting, with a focus on project management and client engagement.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of regulations, assessment methodologies, and/or permitting processes.
Leadership Skills: Proven leadership abilities with the capability to manage and inspire a team. Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills are essential.
Business Development: Track record of successful business development, including generating leads, preparing proposals, and winning new projects.

Responsibilities

Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. Understand their consulting needs, develop tailored solutions, and provide exceptional client service.
Project Management: Lead consulting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables are met within budget and timeline constraints. Supervise project teams, allocate resources effectively, and maintain project documentation.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of consultants, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and participate in client presentations. Expand the client base and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to generate business leads.
Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the environmental consulting field. Contribute to industry forums, publish articles, and deliver presentations to establish the organization as a thought leader.

Benefits

Interesting and diverse projects
The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
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
Work at the heart of sustainable change