Director of Environmental Services

Description

As the Director of Environmental Services, you will lead an established team of environmental specialists with expertise in environmental compliance, wetland delineation and permitting, and environmental documentation. You will be responsible for the group’s marketing efforts to build upon our current strengths and identify opportunities for growth and expansion to new markets and clients.

• Coordinating Alliant representation and participation at industry conferences and within professional organizations
• Collaborating with Alliant Transportation and Land Development project managers to ensure timely and quality delivery of environmental services
• Managing quality of work and tracking project budgets and schedules
• Developing, championing, and advocating for the vision of Alliant’s Environmental Services Group
• Contaminated materials management, including contaminated groundwater dewatering, and asbestos and regulated materials disposal
• Communicating with clients and project team on project logistics and status
• SWPPP design for NPDES permitting including preparing erosion and sediment control and turf establishment plans
• Managing workload, schedules, and other tasks needed to lead the group through collaboration with project managers across Alliant’s service areas
• Mentoring staff and new hires to broaden their knowledge and professional skills
• Identifying future project opportunities and preparing technical proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Expanding Alliant’s environmental service offerings through talent acquisition, training, and partnering

Requirements

Alliant is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic professional to manage and lead our growing Environmental Services Group. This is a tremendous opportunity to lead a group of exceptional people, play a key role in elevating our group to the next level, and play a key leadership role in the overall company.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and fulfill commitments related to project deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication
• Experience with any of the following facets of environmental protection and their associated permitting requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Thorough understanding of NEPA and MEPA requirements for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA and EAW), Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUAR), and Categorical Exclusions (CATEX)
• Proven track record preparing proposals, marketing, and successfully securing projects from varied clients
• Ten or more years of experience in the environmental sector
• NEPA and MEPA environmental documentation
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, municipal, and watershed district environmental regulatory programs, including NPDES, Wetland Conservation Act, MNDNR Public Waters, and Section 404 & 401 permitting
• Proven ability preparing and presenting technical information to varied audiences
• Experience working closely with owner, regulatory agencies, and contractor staff on active construction projects
• Experience working with transportation and/or land development projects
• Erosion and Stormwater Construction Site Management and/or Designer of SWPPP Certification
• Wetland Delineator certification, preferably in Minnesota

Benefits

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we’re excited to have you be a part of it.

The base pay for this position is expected to be in the range of $140,000 - $170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability and Long-term disability
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Market-leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution programs
• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
• Flexible Schedules
• Wellness Programs & Competitions
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off programs
• Casual work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance