Environmental Lead - Client Services Manager

Psomas; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

ESOP

401(k) with immediate match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

3-4 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Psomas seeks an Environmental Lead and Client Service Manager for the Greater Los Angeles Region to drive growth of the Environmental Services practice and advise public and private clients across Southern California.

This leadership role requires a track record of winning new business, managing complex projects, and guiding CEQA/NEPA compliance with a focus on strategic partnerships and impactful environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, land development, planning/policy, wildlife biology, or a related field.
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with leadership.
• Proven success growing client relationships and winning new business.
• Experience as Senior Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, or equivalent leadership.
• Strong CEQA/NEPA understanding and California permitting knowledge.
• Established Greater Los Angeles Region public-sector network is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Expand Environmental Services across the Greater Los Angeles Region through strategic business development and client engagement.
• Build and strengthen relationships with agencies, municipalities, utilities, and private-sector clients.
• Lead delivery as Senior Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge, overseeing budgets, schedules, and quality.
• Pursue opportunities with proposals, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams on CEQA/NEPA compliance and related environmental services.
• Represent Psomas in professional organizations and community events.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Environmental Lead | Client Service Manager

Own Your Future at Psomas! Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

As our Environmental Lead | Client Service Manager for the Greater Los Angeles Region, you will lead the continued growth of our Environmental Services practice while serving as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients throughout the region. Backed by a nationally recognized ENR-ranked firm, you'll leverage Psomas' multidisciplinary capabilities and established client relationships to expand our environmental footprint across Southern California.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven environmental consulting leader who thrives on business development, strategic client partnerships, and delivering complex environmental solutions.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.


• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.


• Hybrid Flexibility: 3/2 hybrid schedule.


• Career Growth: Lead a growing regional practice with opportunities to influence strategy and mentor future leaders.


• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams supported by statewide environmental expertise.


• Meaningful Work: Deliver projects that shape communities and improve California's built and natural environments.

What You'll Do

As our Environmental Lead, you'll drive business growth while providing strategic leadership for environmental projects throughout the Greater Los Angeles Region.

• Practice Growth: Expand Environmental Services across the Greater Los Angeles Region through strategic business development and client engagement.


• Client Leadership: Build and strengthen relationships with agencies, municipalities, utilities, and private-sector clients.


• Project Leadership: Serve as Senior Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge, overseeing project delivery, technical quality, budgets, and schedules.


• Business Development: Lead pursuits, proposals, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations while partnering with technical experts across multiple environmental disciplines.


• Technical Oversight: Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering CEQA/NEPA compliance, permitting, biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, and related environmental services.


• Industry Presence: Represent Psomas through professional organizations, conferences, and community engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, land development, planning/policy, wildlife biology, or a related discipline.


• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with demonstrated technical leadership.


• Proven success, growing client relationships and winning new business.


• Experience serving as Senior Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, or similar leadership role.


• Strong understanding of CEQA/NEPA and California environmental permitting.


• Established network within the Greater Los Angeles Region public sector market is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $140,000–$200,000 (commensurate with experience).


• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.


• Time Off: 3-4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.


• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-funded ESOP, 401(k) with immediate match, and hybrid flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.