Environmental Investigation & Remediation Director (Remote)

J.S. Held; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, seeks a Technical Director to lead and grow the Environmental Investigation & Remediation practice. The role combines technical leadership, client development, and project management in a remote-capable environment with extensive field oversight.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental engineering/geology, licensure (PE/PG preferred), and a proven track record managing complex projects and mentoring teams. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Professional licensure (PE, PG, or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant experience in environmental investigation and remediation, including managing complex projects.
• Strong technical understanding of contaminant behavior, hydrogeology, and remediation methods.
• Proven ability to develop business and maintain strong client relationships (seller‑doer model).
• Experience leading teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and field oversight.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work primarily in a remote or office setting performing project management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tasks.
• Conduct field oversight for key phases of complex investigation or remediation projects as needed.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure alignment with technical, regulatory, and safety expectations.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or Geology

Master’s degree preferred

Professional licensure (PE, PG) preferred

Job description

J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, seeks a Technical Director to lead and grow the Environmental Investigation & Remediation practice. The role combines technical leadership, client development, and project management in a remote-capable environment with extensive field oversight.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental engineering/geology, licensure (PE/PG preferred), and a proven track record managing complex projects and mentoring teams. Travel may be required.