Environmental Impact Assessment Practice Leader

[Company] is seeking an experienced Environmental Impact Assessment Practice Leader with consulting experience and established client relationships, to play a key role in growing our business in Southern California. Based in Irvine, Pasadena, Los Angeles, or Carpentaria, CA, the ideal candidate will have established relationships with energy companies, along with technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting and large-scale capital projects in Southern California and regionally. 

As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with [Company]  global practice team to share best practices across the industry. This is a partner/partner-track opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing [Company]  global strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver performance results to expand [Company] Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) practice and client base in Southern California. Serve as a key member of the “core” practice team to drive double-digit profitable growth across the IAP service lines (environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment and water resources management) in the Western Division.
• As a senior “seller/doer,” contribute to business development of [Company]  global IAP practice. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business. Achieve personal sales contribution targets of $500,000 to 1 million per year (net value).
• Serve as Senior Technical Director for impact assessments and environmental, social and health impact assessment (ESHIA) projects and related activities in support of [Company] clients’ domestic and international capital projects (i.e., oil and gas, ports, mining, power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects).  Contribute to preparing EAs/EISs/ESHIAs and associated management plans in compliance with CEQA/NEPA and international best practice standards, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to QA/QC. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of practice team. Contribute to practice team growth in Southern California.
• Capitalize on existing [Company] client relationships to expand [Company]  profile and market share (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development). Work with other [Company] resources to deepen relationships with [Company] key clients and establish new client relationships that result in significant net revenue growth.
• Support the general growth and development of [Company]  international IAP practice. Collaborate with other [Company] global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects. Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global [Company] organization.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in environmental studies, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field; PE, CEP, AICP or similar registration desired.
• 15+ years relevant impact assessment and multi-media permitting experience.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies in Southern California.
• Established relationships with major companies; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and book personal sales of $500,000 (net revenue) in new IAP consulting services.
• Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues associated with major capital projects (with a preference for capital and marine projects), as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices.
• Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the local marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to impact assessment approvals.
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of [Company] as a global company.