National Director, Site Investigation/Remediation

Terracon; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Education reimbursement

Bonus programs

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a National Director for SC-REM to lead a $100M+ business and shape the strategic direction. This role involves guiding teams, promoting growth, and driving innovation in environmental remediation. Ideal candidates should have over 20 years of experience, a strong safety-first mindset, and advanced degrees preferred. This position presents an excellent opportunity to influence industry standards while fostering strong client relationships and developing high-performance teams.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience leading multi-regional or national environmental practices.
• PE, PG, or equivalent professional registration (multi-state licensure capability).
• Proven success in strategic growth, P&L leadership, and client development.
• Proven track record in strategic growth, P&L leadership, and client development.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the national SC‑REM strategy aligned with Terracon’s goals.
• Drive profitable growth, owning P&L performance and pricing strategy.
• Lead and support practice leaders nationwide to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Build and grow talent, strengthening leadership development.
• Serve as trusted executive leader and SME on complex projects.
• Build talent, leadership development, and career pathways.
• Expand client relationships and market presence across sectors.
• Represent Terracon as a thought leader through conferences and publications.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Leadership

Communication

Change-management

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, geoscience or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Digital transformation

Job description

Job Description

Come lead a national practice and shape the future of environmental remediation.

Terracon is seeking a National Director for SC‑REM to set the strategic direction and drive growth for one of our most critical and dynamic environmental practices. In partnership with executive leadership, this role leads a $100M+ national business, guiding teams that deliver innovative, high‑impact site investigation, characterization, and remediation solutions—from straightforward projects to the most complex challenges.

This is a career‑defining opportunity for a leader who thrives on practice building, solving complex environmental problems, advancing technology, and influencing industry standards, while developing strong client relationships and high‑performing teams.

What You’ll Do

• Set and execute the national SC‑REM strategy, aligned with Terracon’s Environmental Service Line and 2030 Strategic Plan
• Drive profitable growth, owning P&L performance, pricing strategy, forecasting, and key performance metrics
• Lead and support practice leaders nationwide, ensuring consistent, safe, and high‑quality delivery
• Advance innovation, including modern investigation methods, data management, digital tools, and remediation technologies
• Serve as a trusted executive leader and SME on complex, high‑risk projects
• Build and grow talent, strengthening succession, leadership development, and professional career paths
• Expand client relationships and market presence, partnering across sectors and accounts
• Represent Terracon as a thought leader, through conferences, publications, and industry engagement

What You Bring

• A strong safety‑first mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, geoscience, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 20+ years of experience leading multi‑regional or national environmental practices
• PE, PG, or equivalent professional registration (multi‑state licensure capability)
• Proven success in strategic growth, P&L leadership, and client development
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change‑management skills

Preferred: experience with digital transformation, innovation deployment, sustainability integration, and recognized SC‑REM thought leadership.

Why Terracon

You’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership team with the resources, scale, and ambition to shape the future of environmental services—while making a real impact on communities, clients, and the profession.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi‑discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee‑owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.