Senior Technical Leader, Biosolids

Role Overview

• Act as a technical lead for strategically significant projects, including having substantial interaction related to all technical tasks associated with the project.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical expertise on biosolids treatment and disposal projects.
• Support project teams, including supervision of engineers, technicians, and other professionals.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluations of treatment processes and facilities.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for clients.
• Represent the company in industry and professional organizations.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and regulatory developments in the field of biosolids management.
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders on Practice approach, technical direction, quality controls, and innovation.
• Support Project Managers & Technical Managers for completion of technical tasks to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support the Project Manager by providing strategic advice and technical leadership on projects.
• Responsible for overall technical content and quality of project deliverables.
• Responsible for directing complex engineering or scientific work for clients.
• Foster and maintain one-on-one relationships with key external clients & internal technical teams.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and/or external clients.
• Identify business needs to become more successful across markets and work with Practice Leaders to pursue opportunities in these areas.
• Work with the marketing team to develop and maintain marketing materials for the biosolids market.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the execution and management in the marketplace.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program. MS preferred.
• Broad experience in the environmental and engineering consulting business, including experience in project management and technical project execution.
• Demonstrated track record of extensive project/program management.
• Experience identifying, leading, and participating in business development and bid and proposal efforts.
• Strong desire to grow an organization and the ability to motivate others.
• Network of potential professional teaming partners, specialty sub-consultants, and industry experts; excellent reputation within the industry.
• Understanding of the business development cycle explicitly related to the consulting business, including campaign management, proposal writing, and development of oral interview strategy and materials.
• Industry leader with proven ability to understand and articulate issues that impact the success of our technical practice.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Disability: Paid short
• and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.