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Environmental Department LeaderVerdantas • Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA
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Environmental Department Leader

Environmental Department Leader

Verdantas • Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA
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Welcome to Verdantas where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting sustainable engineering cutting-edge modeling and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power renewable energy water resources government land use and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team comprised of environmental scientists engineers geologists and technical specialists collaborate closely with clients harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of 1900 professionals including top-tier scientists engineers and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture prioritizing the well-being of our employees clients and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting engineering and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas your career transcends traditional boundaries and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive and your contributions make a lasting difference.

Job Description :

Job Summary : Our EAR practice focuses on site assessment / remedial investigations and design environmental regulatory compliance and support feasibility studies emerging contaminants and property transaction due diligence for clients in industrial power water and government end markets. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Southern California Environmental Department Leader to oversee and lead robust growth in the West region within our Environmental Assessment & Remediation group. This role is a blend of operational leadership creative thinking business development / strategic growth and mentorship requiring a visionary thinker with a strong technical background. This individual will enthusiastically take leadership by the reins and be proactively engaging within our multiple offices in Southern California. The Department Leader will be instrumental in growing our West region market through people development sustainability and client engagement.

Responsibilities :

Operational Leadership (40%) :

  • Oversee daily operations of the Environmental Department with a heavy focus on Assessment & Remediation.
  • Ensure high quality project delivery.
  • Develop and implement departmental policies procedures and best practices.
  • Monitor and report on departmental performance metrics.
  • Resource management between So Cal regions.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of sales pipeline and hard backlog.

Business Development (30%) :

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the environmental assessment and remediation sectors.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients stakeholders and industry partners.
  • Lead proposal development and contract negotiations.
  • Represent Verdantas at industry conferences seminars and networking events.
  • Mentorship & Senior Technical Leadership (30%) :

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and project teams.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Lead complex technical projects and provide expert advice on regulatory compliance and environmental assessments.
  • Stay current with industry / emerging trends regulations and best practices with communication to the team.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred).
  • Licensed Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer in CA
  • Minimum of 20 years of experience in environmental assessment and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven track record in operational management and business development in A / E industry.
  • Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
  • In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and industry standards.
  • Ability to create implement and execute a strategic growth plan for all Southern California offices within the Environmental Department .
  • Salary Range

    $190000-$250000

    Benefits :

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off Holidays
  • Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance regardless of race gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression lifestyle age educational background national origin religion or physical ability. For us it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

    Verdantas is an EOE race / color / religion / sex / sexual orientation / gender identity / national origin / disability / vet

    Key Skills

    ArcGIS,GIS,Microsoft Access,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Technical Writing,Stream and River Restoration,OSHA,Customer relationship management,Auto Restoration,Toxicology Experience,Writing Skills

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 190000 - 250000

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