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Principal, Environmental Consulting

Principal, Environmental Consulting

Ramboll Group A / SChicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Job locations - Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Ann Arbor, MI; Indianapolis, IN; Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL; Overland Park, KS

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds interesting to you, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Environment and Health department as our new Principal and work with our team to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

We are seeking a Principal in the Midwest region to help contribute to the rapid growth of this region. Those with a consulting background in site investigation and remediation, due diligence, compliance, or air quality would be ideal.

As our new Principal, you will join our stellar team that supports clients with a wide range of environmental issues. We invite you to bring your Environmental Consulting and Business Development skills into play as you contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions. The successful candidate is a trusted advisor to clients, responsible for providing technical and business guidance, working with our top-notch talent in the areas of due diligence, site investigation and remediation programs for contaminated media (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air), real estate and brownfield redevelopment, hazardous waste sites, and the air quality and compliance issues often associated with the construction of new facilities or expansions and / or divestitures / acquisitions. As a seller-doer, the successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to generate and maintain a volume of business sufficient to support the growth of their practice. Typically, Principals generate enough business to support 2-3 full time staff and support clients through the entire project life cycle. The successful candidate also is expected to be proficient in all facets of project management, ensuring projects are completed on time, on schedule, profitably, and with high quality. This Principal demonstrates a commitment to developing the next generation of leaders, so that they too do great work and forge meaningful careers.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include

  • Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities and building client relationships;
  • Managing projects, clients, staff, and navigating regulatory agency relations;
  • Critically and strategically reviewing and interpreting project needs, applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, and communicating findings;
  • Project delivery, which may require site visits, preparation and senior review of project deliverables;

Serving as a role model to ensure the health, safety and security of our people.

Your new team

As part of the Environment and Health team, you will be part of a creative group, filled with people who are really excited about solving clients' problems and creating sustainable solutions for them. You will work with all levels of technical expertise from entry level team members to members with decades of experience, many of whom are subject matter experts in their own fields. And you will engage in a continual learning environment through coaching, mentoring, and on the job tasks.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development, we want you to continue to grow with our company! While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include

  • B.S. / M.S. / Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical preferred) or science-related field (Geology or Earth Science preferred), or related environmental science discipline;
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in consulting, with a focus on project management and client engagement;
  • Track record of successful business development, including generating leads, preparing proposals, and winning new projects;
  • Proven leadership abilities with the capability to manage and inspire a team. Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills are essential;
  • Relevant professional licenses and / or certifications.

    What we can offer you

    Interesting and diverse projects

    The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field

    Generous Paid Time Off

    Excellent health and retirement benefits

    Investment in your development

    Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles

    Appreciation for the unique person you are

    The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

    Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

    Salary Transparency Statement

    At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $180,000 and $230,000. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education / training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

    Work at the heart of sustainable change

    Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

    Ready to join us?

    Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

    We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

    Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!

    An equal opportunity employer

    Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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