Job Title: Environmental Practice Leader

Job Type: Full-Time preferred, Exempt, Salaried

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Portland, Oregon

Hybrid position with a minimum of three days per week in the office

GSI Water Solutions, Inc. is seeking a senior level Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Environmental Scientist to head up our team of environmental professionals in Portland and Corvallis, Oregon. In this role, you will be working with our environmental staff who are delivering on large scale upland and in-water assessment and remediation projects in Oregon and Washington. We are actively seeking out applicants with strong technical, staff management, marketing, and writing skills.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Practice Lead is accountable for the market growth and performance of the practice and works in partnership with Operations and Leadership to develop and deliver on the GSI Environmental business plan, goals, and strategies.

Key attributes of the candidate should include:

High level of emotional intelligence/ability to be a team builder
Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and leading diverse teams
Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker
Leadership and project delivery experience in the environmental services market
Must be able to articulate a clear vision and direction and possess strong social, networking, and communication skills (both internal and external)
Proven track record as a leader in the industry
Strong business acumen

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction and Leadership– Responsible for providing the vision and leadership for the environmental group.

Revisit and update the strategic plan for the practice.
Develop and implement actions to accomplish strategic goals.
Participate in weekly leadership meetings to discuss future work outlook, staffing, workload leveling, utilization, emerging business and operations issues, etc.
Work with other practices to identify cross-practice opportunities.

Business Development – Responsible for maintaining a strong presence in the market, developing and maintaining client relationships, and winning competitive procurements.

Work with Marketing Director to identify upcoming opportunities.
Develop teaming relationships.
Lead or participate in the go/no go decision for specific pursuits.
Assist with proposal preparation.

Project Delivery – Responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality that meets or exceeds client expectations. This includes providing the tools and technology to our staff to deliver work.

Support on-going work and meet utilization target
Provide senior review as part of our QA/QC Program.
Conduct client check-ins.

Staffing – Responsible for making certain we are hiring the right people, providing proper training, and mentoring to grow team members’ capabilities to meet our project and client needs.

Lead weekly practice meetings.
Mentor staff.
Provide feedback and coordinate performance reviews.
Set salary and bonuses for staff within the practice.
Manage staff and balance workload.
Ensure proper staffing level and determine when hiring is required.
Vet candidates for hire.
Take corrective actions as needed to address performance issues.

Financial and Risk Management – Responsible for understanding the contractual and financial elements of projects to protect the firm and perform the projects in a profitable manner. Responsible for developing the annual budget for the practice and assuring budget metrics are met each year.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science. MS preferred
Professional Engineer or Geologist license preferred
10-15 years’ experience managing staff and a large portfolio of projects
Proven client development, leadership, and project delivery experience
Experience working in the CERCLA regulatory framework
Ability to bring work backlog a plus
Successful track record of being innovative and bringing a differentiated solution to a client
Ability to lead and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative team

Benefits:

Employee-Owned company through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Highly competitive medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance plans
Access to medical and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous and flexible paid time off
401K with employer matching
Cell phone reimbursement benefit
Reimbursement for professional registrations and renewals
Professional development support and conference attendance

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