Environmental Principal

Apex Companies, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Principal for a senior technical advisor role, focusing on market development and client engagement in the Chicago Metro area. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of environmental consulting experience, with a strong emphasis on business development and maintaining client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary of $150,000-$200,000+ annually and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of environmental consulting or industry experience.
• 7+ years of demonstrated success in business development.
• Strong technical background in Environmental Compliance or Site Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of environmental services in your market.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Maintain and expand long-term client relationships.

Skills

Business development

Environmental compliance

Project management

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Job description

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Apex Companies is a national leader in water resources, environmental services, engineering, health & safety, and ESG consulting. With a strong presence across the Central, we deliver innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. We are seeking a dynamic, growth-focused leader to serve as an Environmental Principal. The role is a remote/hybrid or in office position within the Chicago metropolitan market.

The Role:

We are seeking a technically strong seller-doer with a growth mindset. You will serve as a senior technical advisor and thought leader, translating complex environmental challenges into high-value solutions for clients. This role is centered on market development, client engagement, and technical leadership, with a core emphasis on expanding Apex's environmental consulting services in the Central Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and achieve strategic growth of environmental services in your designated market in collaboration with Commercial and Service Line Leadership.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, lead sales meetings, and support cross‑selling of Apex's complementary services.
• Maintain and expand long‑term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME), lead QA/QC efforts, and mentor project teams to promote technical excellence and high performance.
• Manage project performance with a focus on quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
• Travel to client locations as needed for meetings and business development.

What we are looking for.

• 15+ years of environmental consulting or industry experience with progressive responsibility and leadership.
• 7+ years of demonstrated success in business development with new and existing clients.
• Established client relationships and an active network within the region or with national clients.
• Demonstrated success in developing markets, securing key clients, and achieving financial growth targets.
• Strong technical background in one or more of the core disciplines: Environmental Compliance, Site Investigation/Remediation, Site Development Permitting, EHS, or Due Diligence.
• Deep understanding of your region's regulatory and business environment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for engaging with senior‑level clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Why Join Apex?

Join Apex, a nationally recognized environmental consulting firm known for its technical excellence, innovation, and award‑winning services.

• An opportunity to be a pivotal leader in a strategic growth area for the firm.
• Access a national platform offering integrated water, environmental, health & safety, and infrastructure services.
• Thrive in a collaborative culture centered on integrity, professional growth, and mentorship.
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.
• Company‑subsidized medical and dental.
• Company‑paid life, short, and long‑term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Performance‑based bonuses or other incentives.

Location:

Chicago Metro Area

Salary:

$150,000-$200,000+ annually (DOE)

Employment Type:

Full-time with comprehensive benefits and performance‑based incentives

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