Senior Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation policy

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Sick time

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director to lead a specialized environmental remediation and liability management practice in a remote role, driving growth priorities, shaping market initiatives, and advising on high-stakes engagements with strong client partnerships.

The role emphasizes mentoring emerging leaders, coordinating cross-functional teams, and expanding stakeholder relationships in a technically demanding, highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in environmental consulting, legal, or related fields.
• Proven leadership in complex environmental remediation programs.
• Experience with multi-party sites and stakeholder-driven initiatives.
• Established relationships in environmental remediation and liability management.
• Track record of business development and client relationship expansion.
• Strong executive communication and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to mentoring and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and growth of a specialized environmental remediation and liability management practice
• Develop annual growth priorities and market initiatives
• Identify emerging client needs and regulatory developments
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
• Leverage industry relationships to secure new work
• Provide expert guidance on complex environmental liability engagements
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the organization

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Executive communication

Mentoring

Regulatory awareness

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This role will provide strategic leadership for a specialized environmental consulting practice focused on complex remediation, liability management, and multi-party site coordination. The Senior Director will drive growth priorities, shape market initiatives, and serve as a senior advisor on high-stakes engagements that require strong client partnership and cross-functional collaboration. This is an opportunity to influence business development, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and help expand a team of emerging leaders in a technically demanding and highly regulated environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and growth of a specialized environmental remediation and liability management practice
• Develop annual growth priorities and market initiatives
• Identify emerging client needs and regulatory developments
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
• Leverage industry relationships to secure new work
• Provide expert guidance on complex environmental liability engagements
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the organization

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in environmental consulting, legal, or related fields
• Proven leadership in complex environmental remediation programs
• Experience with multi-party sites and stakeholder-driven initiatives
• Established relationships in environmental remediation and liability management
• Track record of business development and client relationship expansion
• Strong executive communication and negotiation skills
• Commitment to mentoring and team development

Benefits

• Generous vacation policy
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with matching options
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Sick time
• Bonus opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.