Environmental Practice Leader

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?   

 

Geosyntec prides itself in hiring the most highly qualified professionals who have a diverse skill set, an advanced innovative mindset, and can effectively develop forward-thinking ideas. We are seeking an Environmental Practice Leader in Anchorage, Alaska, to help lead and grow our practice in the Northwest Branch and manage client development, site investigation, remediation and redevelopment work. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude and enthusiasm for supporting business and client development, mentoring, and recruiting. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional and governmental clients.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you would work on 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. You will take on project and staff management responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Joining and contributing to a dynamic team of local leaders in developing and executing on strategic planning initiatives and growing Geosyntec’s practice in the Alaska market.
• Supervising, mentoring, guiding, and motivating early career staff in the areas of project performance, cost, schedule management, client expectations and career development.
• Supporting and leading local operational tasks, which could include and may not be limited to managing office and practice finances and administrative support and participating in Northwest Branch leadership meetings and initiatives.
• Managing and directing challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through industry technical leadership, business development, and client management.
• Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Working with and leading multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, geologists, chemists, risk assessors, and modelers.
• Evaluating contaminated sites and developing remediation approaches, including feasibility studies, removal action work plans, and remediation design plans.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications.
• Building a portfolio of clients by obtaining repeat business from existing clients and winning new clients.
• Fostering trust-based relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• At times, this position may also include fieldwork, including site visits, and business travel.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology), engineering (environmental, civil, or chemical engineering), or a related subject. (required)
• Advanced degree the same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E, P.G.) (preferred), Alaska professional registration (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ years preferred) of direct environmental consulting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
• A minimum of 8 years of consulting experience in Alaska. (preferred)
• Detailed understanding of USEPA regulations. (required)
• Thorough understanding of A