Environmental Discipline Manager

About the Position

We are seeking an Environmental Discipline Manager and Business Development Lead to build our growing EWR (Environmental and Water Resources) team in the Denver, CO or Houston, TX office. This role would have a specific focus on business development, client account management, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 15 years of related experience focused on detailed permitting and regulatory review on a variety of public and private projects. The successful candidate would help grow and develop our EWR team in the Houston office and surrounding states, mentor junior staff, direct various projects, and support non-technical project managers with client communications. As part of EWR’s leadership team, the successful candidate would interface with clients, pursue opportunities, serve as a thought leader, and help grow Pond’s brand.

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service environmental, architecture, engineering, planning, and construction firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for over 57 years. Pond’s staff of 700 professionals provide a deep bench of experience and the capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC.

About Our Team

Our team of environmental professionals includes scientists, ecologists and engineers. Our EWR team is engaged in projects throughout the southeast and our existing client base includes local municipalities, state agencies, various federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and private clients. The successful candidate would be an integral part of our growing team and would have the opportunity to engage across markets and geographies.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing financial health of projects including budgeting time and invoicing projects.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff regarding ecological surveys and environmental regulation questions as well as career development.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to execute project deliverables.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience in developing permitting approaches for a range of project types.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex regulatory permit packages.
• Experience attending client meetings and participating in public meetings.
• Experience supporting project teams by communicating tasks, documenting meetings, and gathering data.

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 600 professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Additional Information

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. We anticipate filling this position as a Environmental Discipline Manager with a salary range of $100,800.00 - $159,800.00 .

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.

Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com. We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.