Senior Environmental Professional

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.; Wall Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Tuition Assistance

Bonus Plan

Job summary

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Professional to focus on developing business in the Mid-Atlantic region from the Wall, NJ office or remotely. The role involves securing contracts, developing client relationships in sectors like industrial facilities and pharmaceuticals, and leading project execution. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a track record of at least 15 years in the industry with strong sales experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industry experience with 5+ years in business development and sales.
• Proven record with lead generation and client revenue growth.
• Professional certification or license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell and secure contracts for environmental services.
• Lead initiatives to support business growth and project execution.
• Manage environmental contracts and lead proposal preparations.

Skills

Client development

Technical writing

Excellent communication

Networking

Sales presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, or related field

Tools

Project management

Environmental compliance knowledge

Client relationship management tools

Job description

Environmental Professional to Help Develop Business

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) is an industry leader providing environmental consulting, engineering, compliance, and technical field services. We seek an Environmental Professional with a diverse background to help develop business in the Mid‑Atlantic Region, with preference for a location at our GES Wall, NJ office. The role may also be fully remote or hybrid within the local area.

The selected candidate will identify and grow new client relationships focused on one or more of the following sectors: industrial facilities, power & utilities, upstream & midstream oil & gas pipelines and terminals, brownfields, pharmaceutical clients, law firms, and/or commercial clients. The role will also support growth of select existing GES clients in these sectors.

Core Responsibilities

• Sells and secures contracts for GES services to clients.
• Executes contracted work with assistance and management of GES staff and team members.
• Applies industry knowledge to lead initiatives that support environmental service line growth, sales, program management, and project execution.
• Supports selling and execution of one or more of the following services:
  • Ecological services (wetlands, habitat surveys, threatened/endangered species, NEPA, Section 404 permitting/CWA, water rights, wildlife management)
  • Site investigation (due diligence, phase 2, soil/groundwater investigations, vapor intrusion)
  • Remediation (remedy selection, remedial design, environmental engineering, remedial construction, operations and maintenance)
  • Air quality services (air compliance, air emissions, permitting, Title V)
  • Water resources management
  • Civil engineering
  • Other areas of environmental consulting
• Manages the development, negotiation, and administration of environmental related contracts.
• Leads bid and proposal preparation for environmental opportunities, working closely with GES operational and technical leaders applying GES financial standards and operational processes to ensure highest quality submittals.
• Conducts sales presentations and informational seminars for potential clients, including participation in industry trade organizations, publication of thought leadership papers in technical publications and industry groups.
• Generates leads and develops new business opportunities through networking of existing and prospect clientele and industry relationships.
• Requires local and overnight travel to attend client meetings, conferences, and events.

Requirements

• Must work in a collaborative environment with other business development, sector, program, and operational leaders. Team player mentality is essential.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support business needs, including industry trade shows, events, and technical meetings locally and nationally.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Ecology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of industry experience with 5+ years of experience generating leads, creating proposals, conducting sales presentations, meeting sales goals, and directing project work execution.
• Must possess excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• A proven record of accomplishment with client development and revenue generation, and have established industry and regulatory contacts.
• Professional certification or license is a major plus (PE, PG, CPG, PhD, etc.).
• This role can be full-time or part-time.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, prescription card, 401k, FSA, LTD, STD, New Parent Leave, 529 College Bound Fund, Tuition Assistance, Bonus Plan, and more. Employee benefits are available to regular full‑time and part‑time employees in accordance with our company policy.

Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES) believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. At GES, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.