Senior Practice Leader – Environmental Remediation

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Geosyntec Consultants
Geosyntec Consultants provides engineering, environmental, and industrial services to diverse sectors.
Lead environmental remediation practice, develop strategies, manage projects and clients.
25 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Knoxville, TN
Field
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Geotechnical Services
Risk Assessment
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
project management
remediation design
strategy development
client relations
business development
staff mentoring
  • Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties; and
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
  • Performing task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
  • Developing remedial strategies and site-specific closure strategies;
  • Managing challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management;
  • Effectively stewarding and building client relationships to repeat business;
  • Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals;
  • Performing remediation alternatives analysis, feasibility studies and technology selection, remedy implementation cost benefit analysis, and reserve estimating;
  • Field work and overnight travel may be required.
  • Managing and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
What you bring
pe license
bachelor's degree
8 years
hazwoper
project management
leadership
  • Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G., etc.) (required)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, chemical, or environmental preferred) or geology. (required)
  • Excellent leadership skills. (required)
  • Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
  • Fieldwork and overnight travel will also be necessary.
  • Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required)
  • At least 8 years of direct environmental consulting experience in conceptual site model development, regulatory interpretation, and remediation strategy development and implementation; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
  • Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
  • Detailed understanding state and federal regulations. (required)
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no h-1b or green card sponsorship; must have existing u.s. work authorization.
Security clearance
  • client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
Company
Overview
  • Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges.
  • Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues.
  • Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management.
  • Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development.
  • Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems.
  • Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.
Culture + Values
  • Our mission is to help clients succeed through delivering exceptional service and best-value solutions for their endeavors involving the environment, natural resources, and infrastructure.
  • Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of our culture.
  • We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career here will be too.
  • We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
  • We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience.
  • We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
Environment + Sustainability
Top Environmental Engineering Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized by ENR as a leading environmental engineering design firm, highlighting expertise in sustainable solutions.
  • Global technical action groups collaborate across the company on environment-focused innovation.
  • Offer well-being programs supporting staff, indirectly aiding sustainable practice through staff retention and focus.
  • Implemented health & safety training and medical monitoring across operations to minimize ecological and human impact.
Inclusion & Diversity
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