Environmental Practice Leader

Langan Corporation; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Corporation seeks an Environmental Practice Leader to join our Denver team. This role focuses on identifying and managing environmental projects, conducting research and analysis, and supervising field investigations and laboratory work.

You will lead diverse projects, mentor staff, and work to restore environments and redevelop blighted properties while safeguarding the environment. This senior position requires strong technical and leadership capabilities in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations.
• 12+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills.
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software.
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses for portions of broader engineering and environmental projects.
• Identify and pursue new clients, develop additional work within existing projects, and attend business development meetings.
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff; coach, train, and motivate staff; participate in interviewing and hiring.
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings; ensure data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time.
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects within budgets and schedules; prepare progress reports and draft change orders; draft invoices and assist in payments.
• Organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents.
• Coordinate other work groups across offices or disciplines on an as-needed basis.
• Interface with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

People management

Project management

Client management

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional licensure (PG/PE) required

Job description

Langan is seeking an Environmental Practice Leader to join its collaborative team in Denver. This individual will serve a key function in identifying and managing environmental/engineering projects and proposals, conducting engineering research and analysis, and supervising field investigations and laboratory analysis. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage diverse projects, solve problems and overcome challenges in restoring the environment and returning blighted properties to productive re-use while protecting and enhancing the environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings. Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time;
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
• Effectively organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents;
• Coordinate other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as-needed basis;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others;and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations;
• 12+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects;
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required;
• Strong people, project, and client management skills;
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software;
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.