The Senior Environmental Sciences Business Class Leader will be responsible for helping to drive and grow HDR's environmental sciences program for Southern California. Provide guidance, mentoring and leadership for Environmental Sciences business group. In addition, the individual will be responsible for identifying key clients, determining their primary needs, and outlining potential areas where HDR multidisciplinary teams can add value. The primary duties of the position would include:



Leading NEPA/CEQA/planning/permitting teams in project execution, which includes execution of quality control and coordination of staffing

Providing leadership and management of the Southern California environmental sciences group

Overseeing project schedules, budgets, and staffing/workload allocation

Developingthe regional environmental science program, including recruiting of environmental professionals

Establishing client relations and involvement with marketing, contractual, technical and production meetings

Providing mentoring and training to junior level staff Coordinating subcontractor relationships

Involvement in select industry associations to advance client relationships and further industry analysis

This position may be based in Irvine, San Diego, Riverside, Long Beach, or Los Angeles.

The preferred location is Irvine.

Keywords:

Environmental Sciences Business Group Leader Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, or Engineering. Masters preferred.

10+ years experience in managing complex environmental projects.

This individual will have experience in managing private and public sector projects including assistance in conducting feasibility/siting studies, working closely with engineering teams, leading Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)/Environmental Assessments (EAs) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Experience and professional relationships in Southern California is required.

Experience with large transportation projects is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.



Able to manage entire Environmental Sciences business group including all staff and projects as necessary.

Self starter with excellent managerial, writing and communication skills. Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving and research abilities. Excellent marketing experience. Prior consulting experience preferred.