Director of Environmental Investigation & Remediation

J.S. Held LLC; Phoenix (AZ); À distance; USD 145 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work environment

Flexible Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Résumé du poste

J.S. Held LLC in the United States seeks a Technical Director to lead and grow our Environmental Investigation & Remediation practice, combining technical excellence with project delivery and active business development. The role balances client relationships, complex field work, and leadership across staff and projects.

The ideal candidate excels in both client-facing and hands-on work, mentoring teams and guiding growth through strategic resourcing and industry engagement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in environmental investigation and remediation.
• Strong technical understanding of contaminant behavior, hydrogeology, and remediation methods.
• Proven ability to develop business and maintain strong client relationships (seller–doer).
• Experience leading teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to travel for client meetings and field oversight.

Responsabilités

• Lead the planning, direction, and execution of complex environmental investigation and remediation projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide expert-level technical guidance on contaminant fate and transport, geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, engineering principles, and other relevant physical sciences.
• Develop conceptual site models, evaluate remedial technologies, forecast project needs, and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Oversee and review technical reports including remedial investigations, feasibility studies, cleanup action plans, and state‑specific regulatory documentation.
• Ensure application of state and federal environmental standards to achieve regulatory closure or client‑specific outcomes.
• Establish and maintain internal health and safety, quality control, and technical standards for the practice.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with clients, referral sources, industry partners, and centers of influence—serving as a trusted technical advisor.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities aligned with practice growth objectives.
• Represent the firm in key client meetings, professional associations, and industry events to enhance visibility and market presence.
• Translate client needs into actionable scopes and project strategies, ensuring a high‑quality customer experience.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance assessment for technical staff across project phases.
• Mentor team members in technical development, project management, and client engagement.
• Collaborate with Principals and senior leadership to structure practice area growth, resourcing strategies, and future project pipelines.

Connaissances

Technical leadership

Environmental investigation

Remediation project delivery

Client relationship building

Business development

Mentoring and team leadership

Report review and QA

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Professional licensure (PE, PG, or equivalent) preferred

Description du poste

J.S. Held LLC in the United States seeks a Technical Director to lead and grow our Environmental Investigation & Remediation practice, combining technical excellence with project delivery and active business development. The role balances client relationships, complex field work, and leadership across staff and projects.

The ideal candidate excels in both client-facing and hands-on work, mentoring teams and guiding growth through strategic resourcing and industry engagement.