Senior Coastal Restoration Business Development Lead

True Environmental; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ecology, part of True Environmental, seeks a Client Development Leader for Coastal Restoration to drive growth strategy and lead major pursuits. You will serve as the technical authority on coastal restoration projects, guiding design, planning and execution across True Environmental’s teams.

The role requires 15+ years in environmental consulting with coastal restoration focus, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong leadership to mentor staff and shape market offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Coastal Science, Environmental Science or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting/AEC with focus on coastal restoration.
• Experience as technical expert on environmental and coastal restoration projects.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business software.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic business development efforts, including large pursuits, partnerships, and emerging markets.
• Lead proposal development, scope development and client presentations.
• Serve as primary technical authority for coastal restoration projects, providing senior-level direction on design, planning and execution.
• Interface with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate coastal restoration expertise across service lines.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, reports and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and review expert reports and technical memoranda for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
• Provide technical leadership on ecological issues.
• Present findings to legal, regulatory, and non-technical audiences.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape strategy, service offerings, and market positioning.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Skills

Coastal restoration

Business development

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Great Ecology, part of True Environmental, seeks a Client Development Leader for Coastal Restoration to drive growth strategy and lead major pursuits. You will serve as the technical authority on coastal restoration projects, guiding design, planning and execution across True Environmental’s teams.

The role requires 15+ years in environmental consulting with coastal restoration focus, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong leadership to mentor staff and shape market offerings.