Sediment Remediation Practice Lead
Sediment Remediation Practice Lead
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation Range: $155,000-$260,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Associate or Principal Engineer, Hydrogeologist, or Environmental Scientist to join our growing Environmental Services team. This senior-level leader will drive strategic growth within the Sediment Remediation market, oversee complex technical efforts, and guide multidisciplinary project teams from investigation through remedy implementation.
This is a high-impact role leading both technical execution and national business development efforts. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in sediment fate and transport, remediation technologies, and regulatory frameworks, with a proven ability to build client relationships and lead a profitable portfolio of work.
Key Responsibilities
Market & Practice Leadership
- Serve as the Sediment Remediation Practice Lead, providing technical direction and strategic leadership across the portfolio.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to expand market share, convert design projects into construction opportunities, and identify new revenue streams.
- Lead major pursuits and positioning efforts to grow the firm's national sediment remediation practice.
Project & Technical Management
- Oversee the delivery of pre‑design investigations, feasibility and treatability studies, conceptual site models, remedial designs, and construction-phase support.
- Manage large and complex sediment remediation projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
- Direct staff responsible for data collection, synthesis, and interpretation using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC procedures and safety requirements.
Client & Team Leadership
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to junior and mid-level staff.
- Support client communication and engagement on key accounts.
- Represent the practice at conferences, presenting technical papers and thought leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field
- 7+ years of relevant consulting experience
- Demonstrated record of business unit or practice leadership, including revenue growth and successful project delivery.
- Expert knowledge of:
- Sediment fate and transport
- Active remediation methods (e.g., dredging, capping, in-situ techniques)
- CERCLA, RCRA, and Section 401/404 permitting
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
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