Practice Leader - Environmental

The role

The Practice Leader - Environmental will oversee and drive the growth of the Kansas City Environmental Practice. This role involves identifying and managing environmental and engineering projects, conducting research, and supervising field investigations and laboratory analysis.

What you will do

• Lead the identification and pursuit of new clients and develop additional work within existing projects
• Attend business development meetings with new and existing clients
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff
• Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects
• Participate in interviewing and hiring staff
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects within budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Perform complex analyses for portions of engineering and environmental projects
• Interface with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, and supervisors
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings
• Organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science
• 15+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Strong people, project, and client management skills
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Nice to have

• Master’s degree

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Paid time off including parental and military leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• Professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for various clients throughout the U.S. and around the world. The firm is consistently ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide.