Head of Environmental Due Diligence & Compliance

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING in the United States seeks a Department Manager for Environmental Due Diligence and Compliance. This senior role oversees complex ESAs, regulatory permitting, and audits, guiding staff and coordinating with leadership to drive growth and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in environmental regulations, due diligence, and project leadership, with strong client relationships and business development acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in geotechnical and/or environmental consulting with leadership and project management experience.
• 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 (CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, CAA, EPCRA).
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Experience with large portfolio due diligence for real estate, investment, or corporate clients.
• Familiarity with ASTM and AAI standards, vapor encroachment screening, PFAS regulations.
• Experience managing relationships with legal counsel, financial institutions, regulators.
• Working knowledge of EHS management systems/digital compliance platforms.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong business development and client relationship management capabilities.
• Experience with contract negotiation, MSA management, and policy implementation.
• Proficiency in project management software, financial reporting tools, and technical software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Environmental Services Department with a focus on due diligence and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of environmental professionals across project types.
• Oversee workload allocation, training, performance reviews, and hiring.
• Promote technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Oversee the execution and quality of Phase I ESAs (ASTM E1527-21).
• Phase II investigations to address RECs as needed.
• Transactional due diligence for real estate, mergers & acquisitions, and refinancing.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate, defensible reports to clients, attorneys, and financial institutions.
• Provide expert-level reviews and client-facing interpretations of findings and risks.
• Lead environmental compliance audits and preparation of SPCC plans and permits.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationship management

Contract negotiation

Technical writing

Business development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering / Geology / Environmental Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Project management software

Financial reporting tools

Geotechnical/environmental software

Job description

BUNNELL LAMMONS ENGINEERING in the United States seeks a Department Manager for Environmental Due Diligence and Compliance. This senior role oversees complex ESAs, regulatory permitting, and audits, guiding staff and coordinating with leadership to drive growth and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in environmental regulations, due diligence, and project leadership, with strong client relationships and business development acumen.