Senior Leader - Environmental Services

Verdantas • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist preferred
• Demonstrated success in project and client management
• Thorough understanding of U.S. EPA regulations, State environmental regulations for various states, and other standards/regulations affecting the regulated community
• Experience with preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure; working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeologic analysis and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air; and groundwater understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for addressing a variety of contaminants
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and relationships both internally & externally
• Demonstrated people management skills and mentoring capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Servant leadership approach to the business – leading by example
• Empathy and understanding while maintaining technical and client service excellence.
• A team builder, encourager and willing mentor
• Advanced degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, sustainable, digital, inclusive, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business by reinforcing positive workplace values and encouraging teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead with empathy, strong communication, and a people-focused approach to achieve successful results for the South Area.
• Understand and implement complex technical requirements for client projects while managing, directing and mentoring teams of engineers, scientists and field staff to meet client satisfaction and ensure projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule and budget
• Serve as an inter-disciplinary team member in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks
• Prepare and/or review work plans, specifications, sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans for project implementation
• Prepare environmental permit applications (e.g., air permitting, wastewater discharge permitting, etc.)
• Conduct analysis of environmental data from complex environmental and/or hydrogeologic investigations and develop technical reports
• Maintain a high external profile through membership/attendance in industry organizations and continually growing a contact base while expanding Verdantas’ presence and market share
• Manage and Mentor staff to achieve personal and career growth
• Drive staffing, hiring, retention, and engagement efforts
• Monitor weekly workload and staff allocation to balance resources and project demands
• Review weekly time sheets and expense reports and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed
• Conduct performance reviews and engage in meetings with staff to provide ongoing feedback on performance and guide professional development

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior