Practice Leader - Environmental

Langan International, LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional license bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan International, LLC in Kansas City seeks a Practice Leader– Environmental to drive growth and lead the Environmental Practice in the Kansas City region. You will oversee diverse environmental and engineering projects, guide proposals, and supervise field investigations and lab analyses, leveraging Langan's technical leadership.

You will manage senior and junior staff, cultivate client relationships, and pursue new business opportunities while ensuring project delivery within budget and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master's preferred.
• 15+ years in environmental investigations and remediation.
• Knowledge of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuit of new clients and expand work on existing projects.
• Oversee and coach junior staff; participate in hiring.
• Manage project teams and budgets; deliver on schedules.
• Perform complex analyses for environmental projects.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and project personnel.
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct data collection and lab analyses.
• Prepare reports and proposals; edit documents.
• Coordinate cross-office and cross-discipline teams.

Skills

People management

Project management

Client management

Public speaking

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Geospatial software

Analytical software

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Practice Leader– Environmental to join its collaborative team in Kansas City. This individual will serve a key function in overseeing and driving the growth of Langan's Kansas City Environmental Practice 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 leverage Langan's robust technical expertise and leadership presence in the Kansas City market, manage diverse projects, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry‑renowned practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead 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;
• Management of junior staff, senior staff, and project managers;
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others;
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings. Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time;
• 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; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master's degree preferred;
• 15+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations;
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required;
• Strong people, project, and client managementskills;
• 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.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

• full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short- and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• and much more!

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