Senior Environmental BD Lead — Remote (Florida)

ICF; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 144,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Lead in environmental services with a focus on Florida. This remote role involves leading business development, managing client relationships, and guiding project teams across energy, water, and other areas.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, contribute to team growth, and work with colleagues across the country, with frequent travel as needed. Florida location preferred, U.S. remote acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, biology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with environmental, energy, and/or natural resource projects.
• Experience leading business development efforts including the development of technical and cost proposals.
• A well-developed industry network with private/public sector clients and regulatory agencies with proven ability to win project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and build relationships with clients and substantially contribute to business development in energy, water, and other areas with an emphasis in Florida.
• Lead project teams and staff, including subconsultants, on project tasks, including strategy development, agency coordination, and report and deliverable preparation.
• Oversee the management of all aspects of a project including client contact, agency coordination, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and subcontractor involvement.
• Lead or advise staff on regulatory and natural resource agency coordination and consultation efforts as required under federal regulations and statutes such as NEPA and CWA.
• Write and review technical reports and public environmental documents.
• Perform QA/QC review of project documents, reports, presentations, technical memorandums, and other work products with a focus on technical adequacy, regulatory compliance, and client-specific requirements.
• Provide mentoring and training to staff in all aspects of the position, including but not limited to technical expertise, project and client management skills, writing, business development and other consulting-specific skills.
• Be a positive, curious, organized, innovative, committed, self-motivated and supportive addition to our team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, biology, or related discipline

Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, biology, or related discipline

Job description

ICF is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Lead in environmental services with a focus on Florida. This remote role involves leading business development, managing client relationships, and guiding project teams across energy, water, and other areas.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, contribute to team growth, and work with colleagues across the country, with frequent travel as needed. Florida location preferred, U.S. remote acceptable.