Remediation Practice Leader

Location: Chicago, IL
Experience: 10+ Years

A growing environmental consulting firm is seeking a Remediation Practice Leader to drive the expansion of its remediation and environmental restoration services throughout the Chicago market and broader Midwest region.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a senior environmental professional who excels in client development, project leadership, team management, and strategic business growth. The successful candidate will help shape the future of the practice while overseeing a diverse portfolio of remediation, site investigation, brownfield, and regulatory compliance projects.

Responsibilities

Practice Growth & Leadership

• Lead the strategic growth and development of the remediation practice

• Establish annual business goals and growth initiatives

• Identify new market opportunities and expand existing service offerings

• Serve as a key contributor to the firm's long-term environmental growth strategy

Client Development

• Build and maintain relationships with industrial, commercial, municipal, legal, and development clients

• Act as a trusted advisor on environmental liabilities, remediation approaches, and regulatory strategies

• Lead major pursuits, proposals, and business development efforts

• Grow revenue through both existing client relationships and new client acquisition

Project Management & Technical Oversight

• Oversee complex remediation, site investigation, and environmental compliance projects

• Guide project teams through regulatory closure, risk management, and remediation implementation

• Review technical deliverables, remediation plans, and regulatory submissions

• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Team Development

• Mentor project managers, engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists

• Support hiring, staff development, and succession planning initiatives

• Foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-focused culture

• Promote technical excellence and continuous professional development

Financial Management

• Manage practice performance, including revenue growth, profitability, backlog, and resource planning

• Oversee proposal pricing, project forecasting, and operational metrics

• Monitor project financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related discipline

• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience

• Strong background in site investigation, remediation, and regulatory compliance

• Proven track record of business development and client management

• Experience leading teams and managing project portfolios

• Knowledge of Illinois remediation programs and environmental regulations preferred

• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

• PE, PG, CHMM, or similar licensure preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses

• Leadership role with significant autonomy and visibility

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Strong technical and operational support team

• Clear path toward senior leadership opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to build and grow a market-leading remediation practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing remediation practice

• Strong blend of business development, technical leadership, and client engagement

• Established client base with significant room for expansion

• High-impact role with influence on company strategy and growth

• Long-term career growth within an entrepreneurial consulting environment

This role is ideal for a senior environmental consulting professional who enjoys combining remediation expertise, client development, practice leadership, and team building while driving the growth of a successful environmental services group.