General Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about growing an environmental practice? We are looking for an accomplished Practice Leader for our established Environmental Planning and Permitting Team based in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual with experience in the natural resources field to grow and expand services already offered by Terracon.
The primary responsibilities will involve growth planning and development, client acquisition, technical expertise, and implementing an overall long-term growth plan for natural and cultural resources services in north Florida. Terracon has an established, multi-disciplined team that work on wetlands delineation and permitting, NEPA evaluations, threatened and endangered species (T&E) assessments, and related natural resource services for municipalities, school districts, national and local retailers, commercial real property developers and managers, telecom companies, energy providers, law firms, financial institutions, and architect/engineer and construction (A/E/C) clients.
As the Practice Leader for Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP), you will work closely with the existing local team of over 30 practitioners, Operation Manager, Department Managers, service line leaders, and other Senior Leaders, to build on an existing client base and direct a long-term strategy towards safe and profitable growth for the EPP discipline. This would involve developing natural and cultural resources opportunities through client engagement activities, including presentations and business networking. The role would also be responsible for enhancing existing client relationships and expanding Terracon’s presence in the Jacksonville marketplace and throughout the North Florida Region.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Conduct client development activities and work with our team to expand on an existing book of business in natural resources services in Jacksonville, and to support growth throughout north Florida.
Work with Terracon’s existing client development team, national account managers, and sector teams to increase the book of business for natural resource services in the region.
Provide excellent customer service.
Collaborate with office/department managers and staff in our multiple offices across the North Florida Region and Florida Division.
Prepare and successfully execute annual business plan for the specialty service group.
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risks. Employ best practices for risk management and loss prevention. Be familiar with company risk policies.
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Promote continuous quality review and improvement on projects.
Possess strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Possess skills to become Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one of more environmental/technical areas.
Serve as an inter-disciplinary team member in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
Requirements:
Requirements:
Availability to travel overnight within Florida to implement strategy with occasional meetings elsewhere in the U.S.
Demonstrated experience in a consulting environment for natural resources related services
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline including Engineering, Environmental Science, or Biology, Ecology, Archaeology, and a minimum of 10 years’ related experience.
Ability to work and communicate with others in various environmental settings
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Capable of multi-tasking within flexible/fluid schedules and project needs
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Ability to pass drug screening
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience and familiarity working with a diverse array of client types and projects such as solar farms; oil and gas; multifamily, commercial and industrial developments; transportation; telecommunications; digital infrastructure; and/or municipal, state, or federal agency project work.
About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
About the Team
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
