Senior Advisor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during, and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event. Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.
Position Summary : Note - A current Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required for this role.
Job Title : Senior Advisor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Full Time or Part Time : Full Time
Temporary / Seasonal / Regular : Regular
Compensation : $114-156k / annual
Location : Remote with up to 50% travel required.
Travel : Up to 50% travel / deployment and on-site work required.
Benefits Summary :
- Health Insurance
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Short-Term Disability / Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Account with Company Match
- Paid-Time Off (PTO) : Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
- Paid Parental Leave
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Wellness Benefits / Allowance
- Corporate Computer
- Time off to Volunteer
- Cell Phone Allowance
Mission of Role / Position Summary :
The Senior Advisor, Civil & Environmental Engineering will oversee technical staff focused on disaster recovery projects that require strong environmental or engineering expertise. This position will guide the development and implementation of projects with significant geospatial components, and ensure projects meet technical, regulatory, and programmatic requirements. This includes project leadership for FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, CDBG-DR programs, and local / state recovery initiatives. The position will be guided in all activities by ACDC's Corporate Values Platform.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities :
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions :
Manage operation functions as an advanced-level subject matter expert in multiple focus areas of emergency management, which includes overall responsibility for projects of any size. Supervise and direct the work of others, providing direct leadership and prioritization of resources and workloads. Interpret policies to provide expert advice, ensuring high quality deliverables. Participate in the formulation of business goals, plans, and strategy. Provide guidance and create opportunities for mentorship engagement with consultant levels, to promote professional skill growth and career path direction.Manage complex portions of projects of all size as the advanced subject matter expert, including organizing project teams and prioritizing tasks. Ensure all aspects of assigned projects are completed as outlined in the scope of work and timeline, designating and recommending appropriate resource allocation. Utilize expert project operation knowledge, judgement, and discretion to lead and manage others. Supervise and mentor all levels of consultants. Ensure you and others meet or exceed personnel allocation and utilization targets. Provide guidance, feedback, and create opportunities for all levels of Consultants.Attend, participate, and lead individual and group scheduled meetings and events. Respond, engage, and initiate other company communications as appropriate. Lead and directly engage with clients at conferences and networking events. Design materials for information sessions with communities and clients, and present at speaking engagements. Demonstrate and practice expert knowledge of company client engagement practices, and regularly exercise discretion in decision-making. Conduct meetings and engage with clients at events, conferences and speaking engagements. Coordinate with all staff members working on related projects, as well as with Local, State, Federal, and Regional organizations, and the public.Manage and nurture relationships with key clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business. Participate in all aspects of business development, including reviewing, evaluating, and responding to proposals and data calls. Support the creation, updating, and distribution of company marketing materials and capabilities statements based on subject matter expertise. Build and maintain relationships with teaming partners and clients. Identify and pursue potential opportunities to expand on current client contracts or enter into new contracts. Learn client contractual specifics and limitations to make effective recommendations on the forward path of projects. Stay up to date on industry developments.Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities. Organize, coordinate staff, and lead training events and information sessions to build client / community engagement.Makes decisions and exercises judgement on assigned projects and individual work as advanced level technical and subject matter expert.Provide guidance to others on prioritizing tasks. Leads corporate and program operations and division priorities.Perform quality control review procedures over work performed by other consultants and over client-provided documents.Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents.Play a significant role and act as an expert in all areas of Emergency Management.Maintain / pursue expert level knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities.During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support or co-lead relief efforts or assist with organizing responses to support advanced roles in emergency situations and / or activations.Perform other duties as assigned.Division Specific Responsibilities :
Lead and manage technical teams supporting recovery, mitigation, and environmental / engineering-related projects.Provide expertise in geospatial analysis, managing and creating Survey123 forms, and leveraging ArcGIS tools for project delivery.Supervise staff conducting environmental and infrastructure assessments, hazard analyses, and permitting / floodplain compliance.Oversee the design and implementation of disaster recovery strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance with FEMA, HUD, EPA, and local / state environmental regulations.Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for environmental compliance (NEPA, wetlands, endangered species) and / or engineering components (damage assessments, repair scopes).Review and validate project documentation including project worksheets, grant applications, and environmental reviews.Assist clients with navigating permitting, zoning, building codes, floodplain regulations, and environmental permitting for recovery projects.Coordinate with local / state / federal agencies, applicants, engineers, and environmental specialists to ensure seamless project execution.Mentor and develop junior technical staff, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.Represent the firm and clients in stakeholder meetings, briefings, and regulatory discussions.Support business development efforts through technical writing, proposal development, and client engagement.Remain up to date on relevant legislation, regulatory changes, and best practices in disaster recovery, environmental management, and engineering.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
In-depth knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, or CDBG-DR programs.Proven proficiency with ESRI software, particularly ArcGIS and Survey123.Strong geospatial data management, form creation, and analysis skills.Expertise in environmental regulations, permitting, and / or civil engineering standards.Working knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance policies / proceduresAbility to effectively communicate both verbally and writtenAbility to maintain confidentiality with both sensitive customers' information and internal informationCapable of multi-tasking when necessaryAbility to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projectsAbility to create and maintain relationships with a variety of public and private sector clientsExcellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skillsHighly organized and detail orientedAbility to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles, responsibilities, priorities, and projectsAbility to work independently with minimal directionExpected Hours of Work :
Schedule may vary and require work on evenings and weekends and dependability and punctuality are paramount.
Travel Requirements :
Up to 50% travel is expected for this position. Deployment to client sites for extended periods of time is required.
Physical Demands :
Mobility required on-site with clients