National Service Line Leader – Environment

Apex Clearing Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-focused consulting firm in the United States seeks a National Service Line Leader to grow their environmental practice. This pivotal role involves leading business development efforts, executing strategic initiatives, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental consulting, strong leadership skills, and a network in the industry. The expected pay range is $180,000 - $275,000 annually.

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical and dental

Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability

401k match and tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or services, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in business development and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of EHS functions and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts across environmental services.
• Develop and execute a national strategy for environmental services.
• Manage strategic pursuits and proposal development.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Financial tracking systems

Job description

National Service Line Leader – Environment

Remote

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, andwe want you to grow with us.

National Service Line Leader – Environment

Location: Flexible / Remote (U.S.)
Reports To: Chief Growth Officer

About the Role

Apex is seeking a dynamic and strategic National Service Line Leader – Environment to grow our national environmental practice which is 40% of our $320m net revenue business. This growth-focused role is pivotal in expanding our market presence in site assessments, remediation, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety, and environmental permitting and planning. Responsibilities include business development, building service delivery capability and capacity, and technical leadership across environmental services. The ideal candidate will bring a strong network, deep technical understanding of environmental services, and a passion for delivering impactful environmental solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts across public and private sectors in environmental services, identifying new markets and expanding existing client relationships.
• Refresh and execute a national strategy for environmental services aligned with Apex’s commercial goals.
• Oversee strategic pursuits, proposal development, and client-specific growth plans.
• Partner with Regional Commercial Leaders, Client Relationship Managers, and marketing teams to drive cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.
• Represent Apex at industry events and forums to elevate brand visibility and thought leadership.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions across EHS, remediation, environmental permitting and planning, site assessment and selection, and compliance programs.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including pipeline, revenue growth, and client satisfaction.
• Cross-sell environmental services into existing client relationships
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key accounts, ensuring delivery excellence and repeat business.
• Lead commercial strategy and negotiations for high-value contracts and master service agreements.
• Attract and engage seller-doer talent and support the evaluation of large team and acquisition targets to grow and deliver Apex’s Environmental strategy.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or services, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and team leadership.
• Knowledge of EHS functions, environmental planning services, remediation technologies, and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement across a matrixed organization including multiple operational business units and growth functions.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience managing large-scale environmental programs on a national scale.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and financial tracking systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Passion for innovation and driving positive environmental impact.

Why you\'ll love working for us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,800+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: National Service Line Leader

Annual Expected Pay Range

$180,000 - $275,000 USD

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