Job Details

Senior Project Director

Overview

Weaver is in search of a highly motivated, detail-oriented senior groundwater and remediation professional (Chemical, Environmental, Civil Engineer, or Geologist) to assume a leadership role in our Environmental Practice Group (EPG) in Irvine, California. The role will involve managing ongoing, complex site assessment and remediation projects at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites, supporting other EPG projects, and developing new business. The position requires a systematic individual with a methodical attention to detail.

The successful candidate should have at least 10 years of experience and must provide technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and broad-based multidisciplinary management experience to lead proposal and project teams. The candidate should possess a balanced portfolio of skills, including a strong technical understanding of their primary area of practice, experience in other aspects of environmental consulting, business development and business management skills, and demonstrated relationship-building abilities. For the management role envisioned, the candidate will be required to take a systematic approach to complicated and rapidly evolving projects while consistently paying attention to detail.

This strategic role is responsible for contributing to the growth of the Irvine location and EPG. Must have subject matter expertise in one or more specific areas of groundwater impact assessment, remedial engineering (e.g., site remediation optimization/exit strategy, vapor intrusion/vapor migration, risk and exposure assessment, groundwater hydraulic control, recovery, and treatment, innovative technology applications, contaminant transport and modeling experience, emerging contaminants), and groundwater monitoring program implementation and oversight. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 per year. Candidates with an established book of business (generating at least $300K-$500K) are strongly preferred. The ability to bring existing client relationships and develop new business is a key asset for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct both internal and client-facing meetings related to project work.
• Develop and maintain technology leadership in groundwater impact assessment and environmental remediation.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, quality deliverables, outstanding client service, and exceptional teamwork.
• Serve as a technical integrator for large and complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Assure that up-to-date and validated technical methods and practice tools are applied.
• Champion quality and demonstrate leadership by personal high standards for work processes and products and exemplary service to clients.
• Actively participate in professional societies, conferences, and meetings that will increase the firm's visibility to potential clients and recruits.
• Negotiate and agree on project scope, job tasks, contract terms, budget, and schedule with clients.
• Manage work to meet contract schedules, appropriate codes and regulations, regulatory compliance and/or enforcement, and industry standard-of-care criteria.
• Perform background research, gather information, and interpret laboratory and field data to support technical activities. Evaluate data reports and draw comparisons of results with similar analyses.
• Provide input for and develop written technical reports for delivery to clients and in conformance with regulatory program frameworks. Perform quality control review and maintain deliverable quality to meet internal, client, and stakeholder requirements.
• Actively support and participate in the company health and safety program by teaching and enforcing health and safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Provide outstanding service to clients, to the point that clients sole-source new work opportunities. Maintain close personal relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or related field with at least 10+ years of progressive professional experience.
• Hold professional registration or certification (PE/RG/PG/CHg) in the State of California.
• Knowledgeable of environmental policies, regulations, and state and federal programs.
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, management, and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop business from new and existing clients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge and compliance expertise.
• Strong personal safety culture.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120