Northwest Business Development Leader – Environmental Planning & Infrastructure

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.</strong></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ESA is seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Northwest Business Development Leader for Environmental Planning &amp; Infrastructure</strong> to help drive the continued growth of our Environmental Planning and Permitting practice throughout the Pacific Northwest while supporting national market initiatives. This position will report to the Client Development Director, and working closely with the Northwest Environmental Planning Business Group Director, you'll serve as a senior leader responsible for developing regional growth strategies, strengthening client relationships, expanding our environmental planning and permitting portfolio, and helping build the next generation of leaders within ESA. The ideal candidate will be based out of Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR, have relevant experience in that region, and be able to work on-site 2-3 days per week.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role combines strategic business development, client relationship management, project leadership, and team development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Drive Regional and National Growth</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and implement business development strategies for Environmental Planning and Infrastructure throughout the Northwest.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Business Group Directors, Practice Leaders, and Market Leaders both within the Northwest and across the company to identify growth opportunities and support national strategic initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead pursuits for major projects while expanding ESA's presence across public infrastructure, transportation, water, energy, natural resources, and community development markets.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain trusted relationships with public agencies, infrastructure owners, private developers, and teaming partners.</span></li> <li style=