Principal, Environmental Due Diligence, EHS Compliance and Environmental Permitting

Job location: St. Louis, MO, USA

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, and you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Environment and Health department as our new Principal and work with us in St. Louis to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As a new Principal, you will collaborate with others across the business to spearhead the development and management of our EHS consulting practice, offering strategic direction, technical know-how, entrepreneurial energy and creative solutions to our clients. Your deep understanding of regulations, assessment methods, and project management will be key in delivering top-notch consulting services and achieving sustainable results for our clients. The ideal candidate will provide technical and business leadership and contribute to innovative solutions primarily focusing on environmental due diligence, EHS compliance, and/or air quality.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in managing consulting projects, be adept at working within multi-disciplinary teams, be skilled in the analysis and communication of information, and be capable of collaborating effectively with agencies, organizations, and individuals to provide guidance on decision-making. Furthermore, the candidate should excel in all areas of project management and exhibit a strong dedication to mentoring and fostering the development of staff, as well as collaborating with colleagues.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Client Engagement: Act as the main liaison for clients, forging and nurturing robust relationships. Thoroughly comprehend their consulting requirements, create customized solutions, and deliver outstanding client service.
• Project Management: Oversee consulting projects from start to finish, ensuring all deliverables are achieved within budget and time constraints. Direct project teams, allocate resources efficiently, and keep comprehensive project documentation.
• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor consultants, offering direction, support, and opportunities for professional growth. Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Business Development: Identify new business prospects, develop proposals, and engage in client presentations. Grow the client base and maintain a strong network of industry contacts to generate business leads.
• Thought Leadership: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the environmental consulting sector. Contribute to industry forums, write articles, and give presentations to position the organization as a thought leader.

Your new team

As part of the St. Louis 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. You will also 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 so that you can continue to grow with the 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.

• Experience: At least 13 years of progressive consultancy experience, particularly in project management and client engagement and focusing on environmental due diligence, EHS compliance, and/or air quality. 
• Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree relevant to the field of consulting. For instance, environmental consulting requires a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of EHS regulations, Multimedia permitting and compliance, Phase 1 ESA assessments.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to manage and motivate a team. Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills are crucial.
• Business Development: Proven record of successful business development, including building client relationships, generating leads, preparing proposals, and securing new projects.

What we can offer you

• Interesting and diverse projects
• The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
• Flexible work environment
• Generous benefits
• Investment in your development
• Competitive base pay and incentive programs
• Supporting external memberships, conferences and engagements
• Leaders you can count on to facilitate integrating you with project teams and offer a collaborative environment
• Business platform that supports your entrepreneurial practice direction and growth
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $162,000 - $202,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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 grow and realize their full potential.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, 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. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

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.

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