Environmental Due Diligence & Compliance Lead

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager for Environmental Due Diligence and Compliance. This senior role manages the department’s operations, staff, budgets, and client deliverables across commercial, industrial, and public sectors.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of federal/state environmental regulations and hands-on experience with Phase I/II ESAs, environmental auditing, and permitting. A leadership mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical and/or environmental consulting, including leadership and project management.
• 3+ years of team leadership or management experience in a consulting or corporate environment.
• Professional registration (PE, PG, CHMM, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of federal and state environmental regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, EPCRA.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with large portfolio due diligence for real estate, investment, or corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Environmental Services Department with a focus on due diligence and compliance service lines.
• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of environmental professionals across multiple project types and experience levels.
• Oversee workload allocation, training, performance reviews, and hiring.
• Promote technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee the execution and quality of Phase I ESAs and Phase II Investigations as needed to address RECs.
• Transactional due diligence for real estate, mergers & acquisitions, and refinancing.
• Provide expert reviews and client-facing interpretations of findings, recommendations, and environmental risk.
• Plan business development, client relations, and marketing strategies to grow the practice.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Phase I/II ESAs

Team leadership

Project management

Client relations

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Department Manager for Environmental Due Diligence and Compliance. This senior role manages the department’s operations, staff, budgets, and client deliverables across commercial, industrial, and public sectors.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of federal/state environmental regulations and hands-on experience with Phase I/II ESAs, environmental auditing, and permitting. A leadership mindset and strong communication are essential.