Practice Leader - Environmental

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Practice Leader – Environmental to join its Kansas City team. This role will oversee the growth of the Kansas City Environmental Practice, identify environmental/engineering projects, supervise field investigations, and lead proposals.

The ideal candidate has extensive environmental investigations experience, a PE/PG license, and strong leadership and client management skills to expand the practice’s market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related science; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills.
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software.
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and pursuit of new clients and development of additional work with existing clients.
• Provide oversight and management of junior staff; coach, train, and motivate staff; participate in hiring.
• Manage junior, senior staff, and project managers.
• Deliver multiple projects within budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Perform complex analyses for portions of environmental projects.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and project personnel professionally.

Skills

People management

Project management

Client management

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or related science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses software

Job description

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Practice Leader – Environmental to join its collaborative team in Kansas City. The role will oversee and drive 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. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical expertise and leadership presence to expand the market presence of the practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within existing projects, 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 and participate in interviewing and hiring staff.
• Manage junior staff, senior staff, and project managers.
• Manage and deliver 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, ensuring 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 disciplines on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related science; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills.
• 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.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Benefits

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help 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; 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.

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

Equal Opportunity and Privacy Notice

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

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