Southeast Environmental Leader: Grow Compliance & Projects

The Foth Companies; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow our environmental compliance presence in the Southeastern United States. The role will serve as a key leader in expanding our regional footprint while delivering high‑quality technical services to industrial clients.

Preferred candidates will base in Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC, or be remote within the listed southeastern states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience with industrial clients.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management.
• Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience with environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to operate independently and build a market presence.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing relationships to uncover new business opportunities to establish and expand Foth’s environmental compliance services in the southeastern U.S. (e.g., Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and pricing strategies to win new projects
• Provide technical leadership and direction for environmental compliance services in the region
• Mentor and develop staff supporting Southeast projects; help build and scale a regional team over time
• Contribute to strategic planning, including market positioning and service line growth
• Establish best practices and ensure consistency in project delivery and client experience
• Lead and manage complex, multi‑disciplinary environmental compliance projects from initiation through completion
• Serve as a project manager and client advisor for key accounts
• Account for state‑specific regulatory nuances across southeastern states
• Travel within the Southeast to support client development and project execution
• Support on‑site industrial compliance activities and oversee field investigations
• Represent Foth at industry events and regional associations

Skills

Environmental consulting

Client relationship management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Environmental auditor certification

Job description

Foth is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Lead Environmental Scientist/Engineer to grow our environmental compliance presence in the Southeastern United States. The role will serve as a key leader in expanding our regional footprint while delivering high‑quality technical services to industrial clients.

Preferred candidates will base in Jacksonville, FL; Memphis, TN; Cullman, AL; or Columbia, SC, or be remote within the listed southeastern states.