Business Development Leader, Environmental Services
$145,000–$200,000 year
On-siteTacoma, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute business development strategies to expand client relationships with public agencies, municipalities, developers, and industrial clients across Washington. Lead multidisciplinary environmental consulting projects from proposal through completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, and profitability while providing technical oversight. Represent the firm at industry conferences and client meetings to drive strategic growth and identify emerging markets. Recruit and mentor project managers and technical staff to build a high-performing Environmental Services team. Balance business development pursuits with deep technical engagement to ensure consistent client value delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Planning, or a related technical discipline.
- 15 or more years of progressive environmental consulting experience.
- Demonstrated success developing and growing client relationships that generate repeat business.
- Proven ability to lead major pursuits and win complex environmental consulting projects.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects from proposal through completion.
- Strong understanding of Washington environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and environmental compliance programs.
- Experience leading and mentoring technical professionals.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Geologist (LG), Licensed Engineering Geologist (LEG), Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other relevant professional registration.
- Established relationships with Washington public agencies, municipalities, tribal governments, transportation agencies, developers, ports, utilities, energy companies, industrial clients, or commercial clients.
- Experience supporting one or more of the following service areas: Site Assessment and Remediation, Environmental Compliance, Due Diligence, Water Resources, Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Building Materials, Environmental Engineering, Brownfield Redevelopment, Sustainability and ESG.
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams across multiple offices.
- Experience developing annual business plans, growth strategies, and key account plans.
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