Senior Principal Practice Leader - Permitting and Planning

Geosyntec Consultants•Austin, TX

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Senior Principal Practice Leader for its Permitting and Planning practice, based in its Austin or Houston, Texas office. The position will expand the firm’s growing practice and manage client development, environmental regulatory compliance, and environmental and community strategic planning and support, primarily for clients in the Energy and Energy Transition Sector. The role involves contributing to innovative projects across financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction, and calls for an entrepreneurial attitude, business-development enthusiasm, and a technical background that can expand Geosyntec’s market share. The role operates within Geosyntec’s sell-manage-do culture. The successful candidate will lead business development and client management while contributing to challenging technical projects. Responsibilities may also include project management, staff management and development, and mentoring. The position works collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and may require travel to client facilities and other business locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, or a related field.
At least 15 years of experience developing capital projects related to planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance over the project lifecycle, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing permitting, planning, compliance, and environmental oversight for energy infrastructure projects.
Experience managing overall project delivery, including project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract and subcontract management.
Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent leadership skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, or a related field.
Professional registration, such as P.E. or P.G.
Experience with public witness testimony and contract negotiations.
Demonstrated success in developing and managing clients.
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Responsibilities

Lead business development efforts, develop and maintain client relationships, and lead proposal preparation.
Serve as a subject matter expert in siting and environmental permitting.
Work with clients on public involvement programs and attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings.
Manage and direct routing and siting studies, analyses, and associated reports.
Manage overall project delivery, including project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract and subcontract management.
Develop a team to support practice growth.
Collaborate across the firm with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.
Mentor staff and support their growth and professional development.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.